Understanding the ‘This is Espresso’ TikTok Meme: Explanation of the Sabrina Carpenter Trend

Sabrina Carpenter’s guest spot on Chicken Shop Date has ignited a viral phenomenon on TikTok, popularly referred to as the ‘This is Espresso’ meme.

This meme has swept across TikTok, showcasing a comical exchange between British YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg and American pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter.

The original clip originates from an episode of Chicken Shop Date, Amelia’s widely-loved YouTube series where she interviews celebrities. The episode featuring Sabrina was released on August 23, 2024, rapidly attracting over 3.7 million views.

Origin of the ‘This is Espresso’ TikTok Meme

The viral moment is derived from a TikTok video Amelia uploaded on August 21, 2024, in which she humorously performs Carpenter’s track ‘Espresso’ in front of an audience featuring Sabrina.

@ameliadimz
Please, please, please watch my date with @Sabrina Carpenter out FRIDAY @Chicken Shop Date

♬ original sound – ameliadimz

Amelia dances in a quirky manner while Sabrina observes with what seems to be a judgmental look, making the moment ideal for fan edits. The video garnered over 31 million views and 4 million likes.

This video format perfectly suited the meme culture, leading to a TikToker creating a green-screen adaptation on August 25, 2024.

This iteration enabled other users to place themselves in the scene, utilizing Amelia’s dance alongside Sabrina’s reaction to craft their own variations. The green-screen post itself attracted more than 578,000 views.

Viral Spread of the ‘This is Espresso’ TikTok Meme

@tylerjdavis
Have a seat and prepare to be impressed. #manager #corporate #work #worktok #9to5 #office #hardwork #espresso #sabrinacarpenter #shortnsweet

♬ original sound – I Green Screen Things

More users joined the fun, with one saying, “Me after a couple of drinks performing for my husband,” and another remarking, “All my married friends watching me go on another first date,” referencing Sabrina.

@mimosasandlipstick
I’m giving them a LOT of material. #espresso #sabrinacarpenter #coachella #sabrinacarpenteredit #dating #thesinglefriend #thesinglelife #single #datinginnola #datinginneworleans

♬ original sound – I Green Screen Things

The meme continues its upward trajectory of popularity on TikTok as users craft their own versions of the amusing and awkward dance interaction.

This meme marks the latest sensation to go viral on TikTok, following the frenzy of the ‘Symphony dolphin’ trend that captivated users’ For You Pages.