This is Not Okie Dokie

Meaning

What does This is Not Okie Dokie mean?

This is not okie dokie refers to a memorable line from a popular YouTube video, titled SMG4: Doki Doki.

The line was created by mixing audio footage from the Stop It, Get Some Help meme, and it is used online in a similar fashion to memes like That Wasn’t Very Cash Money of You and Pizza Time Stops.

Online, “This is not okie dokie” was spread on reaction image macros, depicting Mario with a shotgun and glowing eyes.

Origin

What's the origin of This is Not Okie Dokie?

The video, where “This is not okie dokie” first appeared was uploaded to YouTube by SMG4 on February 10th, 2018, under the title SMG4: Doki Doki.

Within a week, an isolated clip of the moment was uploaded to YouTube by MothBoo, under the title “Stop it. This is not Okie Dokie [SMG4]”.

The phrase grew popular among fans of SMG4 videos and soon image macros of Mario with a shotgun, originating from another SMG4 video started appearing online, paired with the “This is not okie dokie” captions.

Spread & Usage

How did This is Not Okie Dokie spread?

“This is not okie dokie” became a frequently referenced phenomenon online, especially on Reddit’s r/memes sub, where the first post containing the image macro was uploaded by u/LukeWarmPlayz on November 4th, 2019.

The popularity of the meme surged following the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars on September 18th, 2020.

After this, “This is not okie dokie” was frequently referred in post titles and on image macros on sites ranging from Reddit to Twitter and 9GAG.

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