Short - Wide Putin

: The first "wide" version appeared in February 2020 on the Russian Telegram channel "Ruchka". It was later popularized globally in May 2020 by the YouTuber FlobySop64 and members of the "It’s HIM" Discord server.

For a quick guide on how to create this specific visual distortion yourself: Editing Mechanics

: The meme has inspired countless remixes, including 10-hour versions , green screen templates , and versions featuring other world leaders like Wide Trump or Wide Kim Jong-un . Wide Putin Short

The "Wide Putin" meme, officially known as (or Thicc Putin ), is a viral video format that gained massive popularity in mid-2020. It features a stretched, low-aspect-ratio clip of Vladimir Putin walking through the Kremlin, accompanied by the upbeat disco track Song for Denise by Piano Fantasia . Origin and Rise

: Much of the humor stems from the contrast between the distorted, "thicc" visual and Putin’s confident "gunslinger’s gait"—a walking style where the right arm remains mostly stationary, often attributed to KGB weapons training. Content Breakdown : The first "wide" version appeared in February

: As a "post-ironic" or abstract meme, it often functions as a "screamer" (sudden loud music) or a tool for trolling.

: The song used is the "Maxi Version" of Song for Denise (1985), which has since become synonymous with the meme. The "Wide Putin" meme, officially known as (or

To recreate the effect, editors typically use software like to uncheck the "uniform scale" option, allowing them to stretch the horizontal scale (width) significantly while keeping the vertical scale (height) constant. Keyframes are often added to ensure the subject remains centered during the walk. Wide Putin Walking (Song For Denise) [Remix] - JioSaavn