Members of the Roblox community have decided to go on a crusade against so-called "retroslop," a recently popularized slang term for a specific type of player avatar.

Roblox players are going viral on sites like TikTok and X / Twitter by posting memes that call out players for dressing and acting a certain way, essentially calling them posers.

But what exactly makes someone's avatar "retroslop," and how can you spot retroslop players yourself? Let's explain.

What Does 'Retroslop' Mean?

The idea of "retroslop" has been spreading online since as early as January 2025, but its exact origins aren't really clear. That month, one of the earliest known memes to reference the idea was posted to Reddit. It's a starter pack meme about "retro bait slop" Roblox games, which specifically mentions avatars dressed in a way that misrepresents the true retro aesthetic.

In late May, the term started to become increasingly popularized in Roblox communities as a way of criticizing players with avatars that badly mix retro Roblox aesthetics and items with more modern aesthetics and items. Retroslop avatars are often depicted as boxy, overwhelmingly decorated avatars.

While the term is mostly used towards player aesthetics, retroslop players are also often accused of pretending to be from the "retro" era of the game. Essentially, retroslop players are posers pretending to fit into an aesthetic that they're unable to pull off.

How Is 'Retroslop' Used In Memes?

Mostly, "retroslop" is used in memes to make fun of players who fit the retroslop aesthetic. These memes tend to show examples of what retroslop players might look like.

One viral meme example shows a Roblox player chasing another player while dressed in retroslop, the player repeatedly saying, "On my mama get that retroslop outta here, bro."

On the other hand, some people are defending the retroslop aesthetic, suggesting it's really not a big deal and that people who get mad about it are simply trolling or looking for something to get upset about.

What Are Some More 'Retroslop' Memes?

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For the full history of Retroslop, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.