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A teenager 'throwing his B's' while doing the Griddy dance

The Griddy is a dance move in which a person alternatingly taps their heels, either in place or while walking, while swinging their arms back and forth. Created by high school footballer Allen Davis in 2019, his dance went viral on TikTok in 2021. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson instructs “throw[ing] your B’s”.[1][clarification needed] This looks similar to forming "ok" symbols around their eyes.[2]

Etymology

The name comes from the nickname of the creator of the dance, Allen "Griddy" Davis.[3][4]

Origins

Allen Davis, as a high school football player, was inspired by the Nae Nae to make his own dance.[5] Davis created The Griddy and uploaded videos to YouTube showing it off. He introduced the dance to one of his best friends and teammate, future Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. When Chase began playing football for LSU he showed it to fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Popularity

After performing The Griddy at collegiate level games, Chase and Jefferson brought the dance to the NFL, bringing it popularity among players, celebrities, and fans.[6] In 2020, a song titled "Right Foot Creep" by YoungBoy Never Broke Again was released, and it was synced up with the dance and used on TikTok.[7] In 2021, the dance was featured as an emote in Fortnite.[8][9]

During the 2022 Pro Bowl, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones did The Griddy after a “just for fun” 80 yard rushing touchdown that did not count, marking what many consider to be the final Pro Bowl highlight following the league’s ending of the Pro Bowl game.[10] In 2022, a collaboration between Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Jefferson led to the release of Griddy Toast Crunch, a limited edition run of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, including Jefferson’s likeness on the box.[11][12] The boxes were priced for $50, selling out in 90 minutes.[13] In 2022, American soccer player Christian Pulisic did The Griddy after scoring in the 1950 UEFA Champions League for Chelsea, which later became a celebration in FIFA 23.[14] Jessie Lingard celebrated scoring for Nottingham Forest against Tottenham Hotspur on 9 November 2022.[15] On January 1, 2023, Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander did the Griddy in front of Justin Jefferson after breaking up a pass intended for the Vikings wide receiver.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Justin Jefferson Teaches Step-By-Step How to Do the Griddy Dance". YouTube. Sporting News. February 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Griddy dance origin: How Justin Jefferson started a new NFL TD celebration craze | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  3. ^ History of the Griddy on KPRC2 news in Houston with @AriA1exander, retrieved 2022-03-09
  4. ^ first made in 1950s "Griddy". Know Your Meme. Retrieved 2022-03-09. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "Origin of the Griddy Dance, seen by Pulisic in Champions League". AS.com. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  6. ^ "How The Griddy swept the NFL and beyond - TD dance by Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, step by step - 24sSports". 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  7. ^ writer, WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff. "The Griddy took off without the man who created the dance. He wants you to know his name". The Advocate. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  8. ^ Ragatz, Will. "Justin Jefferson's "Griddy" Dance to Be Featured in Fortnite Video Game". Sports Illustrated Minnesota Vikings News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  9. ^ "Justin Jefferson's signature Griddy dance is coming to Fortnite". NFL.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  10. ^ Shook, Nick (September 26, 2022). "'The Pro Bowl Games' reimagine NFL's all-star game by virtue of flag football". NFL.
  11. ^ "'Griddy Toast Crunch' Cereal Features Justin Jefferson & 'Cinnamoji'". www.vikings.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  12. ^ Thompson, Eric J. (2022-02-24). "Griddy Toast Crunch!". Daily Norseman. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  13. ^ BringMeTheNews. "Justin Jefferson's $50 'griddy' Toast Crunch sells out in a flash". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  14. ^ "What is 'The Griddy'? Pulisic & Elanga dance celebration explained | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  15. ^ "Jesse Lingard just hit the 'Griddy' celebration on Spurs, their fans say they're finished". SPORTbible. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  16. ^ "Jaire Alexander backs up talk as Packers hold Vikings' Justin Jefferson to 1 reception". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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