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Hydrogen Bomb vs. Coughing Baby
About
Hydrogen Bomb vs. Coughing Baby refers to a versus image macro hyping up a duel between a hydrogen bomb and a coughing baby. Online, the image and its redrawn versions have been used to humorously comment on unfair matchups.
Origin
The creator of the image is currently unknown. The image, which is a versus screen for a hypothetical battle between a hydrogen bomb and a coughing baby, was likely first posted in late October or early November 2022. On November 7th, Twitter[1] user @lesbobomb referenced the image in a tweet. On November 13th, Twitter[2] user @SKULLHORNETS made the earliest found upload of the image, making a joke about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet versions, with the post gaining over 1,700 retweets and 12,200 likes (image shown below, left; tweet shown below, right).
![Hydrogen Bomb vs. Coughing Baby 6 HYDROGEN BOMB TIPE 3 VS O 00-10012 /A 90 COUGHING BABY 89](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![pokemon scarlet exclusives vs pokemon violet exclusives amine @SKULLHORNETS pokemon scarlet exclusives vs pokemon violet exclusives HYDROGEN BOMB 9:51 AM Nov 13, 2022 VS : COUGHING BABY](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/629/f9e.jpg)
Spread
On November 15th, 2022, Twitter user @MailOrdrhusband tweeted the image, captioning it, "Loud battle of the century." Later that day, Tumblr[3] user babypenguinfrommario64 posted a screenshot of the tweet, with the post gaining over 19,000 reblogs and 24,300 likes on the website in one month.
Starting in mid-November 2022, the image was used as a humorous comment on unfair matchups. For example, on November 2022, Twitter[4] user @_xiadynasty posted the image next to a thumbnail for a YouTube video "NATO + BRICS vs Rest of World," with the tweet gaining over 850 retweets and 9,700 likes in one month (shown below, left). On December 18th, Twitter[5] user @DatChaosGuy quote tweeted a post about a matchup between Pikachu and Akamaru, posting the image. The tweet gained over 4,500 retweets and 53,600 likes (shown below, right).
![NATO + BRICS vs. Rest of the World theodora :^) @_xiadynasty BRICS 3 Rest of Comparison 8:01 AM Nov 22, 2022 YDROGEN OMB VS COUGHIN BAB](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/634/31c.jpg)
![Pikachu vs Akamaru CHAOSKID..... @DatChaosGuy HYDROGEN BOMB Michael Madlock Who y'all got in a versus battle? .. Pikachu vs Akamaru Show this thread VS 11:36 AM Dec 18, 2022 COUGHING BABY @ Michael Madlock - Dec 16](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/641/a3a.jpg)
On November 22nd, 2022, YouTuber[6] Sad's Channel posted a mock Epic Rap Battles of History video based on the meme which gained over 77,000 views on YouTube in one month (shown below). On December 12th, TikTok[7] user @.gonk.droid.official reposted the video, with the upload gaining over 370,000 views and 69,000 likes in two weeks.
In late December 2022, the image achieved more significant popularity on Twitter, with several users posting redrawn versions of the meme.
Various Examples
![Identity V HYDROGEN BOMBA ( VS COUGHING BABY](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Yu-Gi-Oh HYDROGEN BOMB VS 3 D COUGHING BABY](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Okuu vs. Cirno Hydrogen Bomb 11 US ma oughing Baby](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Saitama vs. Captain Underpants ..... CHAOSKID…... @DatChaosGuy РИTHOUOO УЯАЯ Toxin @ToxinTaker. Dec 23 saitama vs captain underpants Show this thread 1:43 PM . Dec 24, 2022 ИЕРОЯТҮН SMOS ZV](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/644/e58.jpg)
![Pokemon Hydrogen Bomb and Coughing Baby Pokémoy HYDROGEN XBOMB Gamer Freaks are about to GameFreak the freak out with the latest news from Nintendo! Coming in 2025 is Pokemon Hydrogen BOMB. The game will feature a whole new line of Military Pokemon like the Enolagey. A flying type legendary pokemon who will have a 1 in 25,000 chance to learn the move "Hydrogen BOMB". The move will come with 1 PP, 100% of hitting, and is so strong it will damage pokemon the opposing trainer has in their party. Even if the pokemon are still in their pokeballs. The first and only Rated M Pokemon game. Drivers license required to purchase. Not compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite. Must be a US adult resident to play. Learn about M Rating Pokémon COUGHING BABY Nintendo hasn't forgotten their young fans. Pokemon Coughing BABY is just as loud, just as fun, and every bit as wonderful. Coming out in 2026, Coughing BABY will feature a new legendary pokemon who will have a 1 in 25,000 chance to learn the move "Coughing BABY". The move will come with 1PP, 100% of hitting, and will poison all of the pokemon the opposing trainer has in their party. Even if the pokemon are still in their pokeballs. Coughing BABY is Rated E for Everyone. No license required to play. Info for Parents](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/637/e45.jpg)
![Liberia vs. USA Military Power Comparison theodora :^) @femalekissinger LIBERIA 400 FIGHTER Vs SE USA f Game of Nations 11:08 AM Dec 3, 2022 DROGEN MB iberia vs USA military power comparison military comparison) MI Comparisons 1K views 1 year ago NO G VS (3) COUGHT BA](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/002/503/639/372.jpg)
Template
![Hydrogen Bomb vs. Coughing Baby 6 HYDROGEN BOMB TIPE 3 VS O 00-10012 /A 90 COUGHING BABY 89](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
Search Interest
External References
[1] Twitter – @lesbobomb
[2] Twitter – @MailOrdrhusband
[3] Tumblr – babypenguinfrommario64
[4] Twitter – @_xiadynasty
[5] Twitter – @DatChaosGuy
[6] YouTube – Hydrogen Bomb vs Coughing Baby. Epic Rap Battles Of History
[7] TikTok – @.gonk.droid.official]
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