For a while, we believed nothing could topple Baby Yoda. That’s until Babu Frik came along, and Babu Frik memes overtook Baby Yoda memes—(ok, we’re not quite there yet, but we’re working on it…)
Audiences were introduced to Babu Frik when Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hit theaters Dec. 20. The tiny creature is a droidsmith and people are especially taken with his adorable catchphrase “Hey heyy!”
We’re not joking, and yes, it is so gosh darn cute.
Babu Frik is my new fave… pic.twitter.com/PFVzMh5OTN
— Meggie Christmas (@mandersonmsp84) December 21, 2019
Holy hell, we could watch Babu Frik yell “Hey heyy” for at least 300 hours.
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Babu Frik: pic.twitter.com/VKKn6YsmIs
— Rowan Meegan (@RowanMeegan) December 21, 2019
hey heeeeeeeeeey to babu frik and no one else pic.twitter.com/RHAebisR2m
— Gene Stanakin Skywalker (@GenePark) December 21, 2019
In fact, the “Hey heyy!” catchphrase is applicable to many of life’s situations:
The feeling when it’s Monday but you don’t have to work … all hail #BabuFrik! pic.twitter.com/TOSiL4jlXw
— David (@Pomelo_Rocker) December 23, 2019
People loved Babu Frik’s limited screen time so much, they quickly turned on our precious Baby Yoda.
Also still mad love for Baby Yoda…but I would sacrifice my life for Babu Frik #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/K5OvI9dkBL
— bob kane (@ironchefbobflay) December 20, 2019
STOP PRODUCTION on Baby Yoda and get those dang Babu Frik dolls out there STAT MICKEY MOUSE pic.twitter.com/X6ziLPiqwH
— Steve Zaragoza of The Valleyfolk (@stevezaragoza) December 21, 2019
Forget Baby Groot and Baby Yoda….I want a Babu Frik pic.twitter.com/mgv6Z0yY8f
— Mike Martin (@iEkimNitram) December 23, 2019
my relatives trying to give me all the Baby Yoda merch I begged for for Christmas: Do you love it!?!?!
me, who now stans Babu Frik: pic.twitter.com/OGBvrGCqzw
— Alison Foreman (@alfaforeman) December 20, 2019
Maybe it’s because of Babu Frik’s relatability factor?
Bless Babu Frik for owning that perpetually tired but still enthusiastic energy. pic.twitter.com/ZekwZuhmDd
— Curt O’Neill (@CurtONeill) December 20, 2019
OK, this is just rude and unacceptable, you guys.
Babu Frik is my new god. Eat crap, Baby Yoda.
— David Milner (@DaveMilbo) December 19, 2019
Aight bois baby Yoda can go eat dog poo cuz babu frik is the best pic.twitter.com/FsFGDNJHGy
— (@wheat52028784) December 20, 2019
I’d drop kick Baby Yoda with a steel toe boot if it got me more Babu Frik content in the future. #RiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/8WW54DA15C
— Caleb Braley (@Iceman__34) December 21, 2019
Oh lord, and Dani just took things too far.
Yeah, Baby Yoda is cute but Babu Frik can get it pic.twitter.com/BEkQSpGQHi
— Dani Rose (@danyellisdope) December 23, 2019
Luckily, Emily brought us back down to reality and made us realize what is most important: that we get to have both Babu Frik and Baby Yoda.
Babu Frik and Baby Yoda are both very good boys and I will not stand for people trying to make it a competition. pic.twitter.com/gSbuIJtbZ9
— Emily Lind (@eflind) December 22, 2019
And Mike reminded us of the precious gifts the Star Wars universe has sent us in 2019.
We got one hell of a holy trinity by year’s end, just saying.#BD1 #BabyYoda #BabuFrik pic.twitter.com/RrksWHsiHS
— Mike (Insert Game Here) (@mpallard329) December 20, 2019
As a few Twitter users pointed out, it’s important to note that acclaimed Scottish actress Shirley Henderson (aka Moaning Myrtle for Harry Potter fans) is responsible for bringing “Hey heyy” into the world.
not enough people are talking about how shirley henderson is the voice of babu frik pic.twitter.com/Hgcvyf2lwX
— mat whitehead (@matwhi) December 19, 2019
I fucking love that Shirley Henderson is Babu Frik. #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/MYBbcR8Wxd
— Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) December 21, 2019
Holy crap.
Shirley Henderson a.k.a. Moaning Myrtle voiced Babu Frik!#RiseOfTheSkywalker #StarWars #BabuFrik pic.twitter.com/K6597MJHdS
— The Disney Dandalorian (@DisneyDan) December 20, 2019
The power Shirley holds!
DID YOU ALL KNOW BABU FRIK IS VOICED BY THE ACTRESS WHO PLAYED MOANING MYRTLE BC I DID NOT UNTIL JUST THIS SECOND AND I FEEL LIKE *I* HAVE JUST BEEN REBOOTED pic.twitter.com/wZRfvRQZBj
— Diya Mishra (@thedimishra) December 22, 2019
One thing we know: this world needs more Babu Frik.
A spin-off buddy cop show with Babu Frik & Baby Yoda. Do it you cowards. pic.twitter.com/9cNnYXosEM
— deevs (@deevotheman) December 20, 2019
Are there any more Babu Frik scenes that didn’t make the cut
Can someone find out
I just wanna know what Babu is up to
— Chastity Vicencio (@chastity_v) December 20, 2019
This little shit needs his own series. #BabuFrik pic.twitter.com/lIUs4I2zhX
— chuck the wöök (@wook_chuck) December 21, 2019
Like, NOW.
I want a Babu Frik comic book.
Disney+ show.
Movie trilogy. pic.twitter.com/63aI8bWHe7
— Justin Davis (@ErrorJustin) December 20, 2019