Move over TikTok. Flim Flam is here to stay!
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the world was introduced to Flim Flam thanks to Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle during their second episode of The Bubbly Bunch on AEW Dynamite.
New dance craze? #FlimFlam #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/mHgo1LvHNr
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) April 23, 2020
Flim Flam is a spoof of the TikTok social media craze, featuring comical dubs and many short-length dance videos.
On Sunday, April 19, prior to the episode of Dynamite even airing, Chris Jericho applied to trademark “Flim Flam.”
The trademark is intended for multiple uses including merchandise and multiple forms of entertainment.
US 022 039. G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Hooded sweatshirts; Pants; Shirts; Sweatshirts
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.
AEW is even running a contest for fans to do their best Flim Flam dances to be featured on a future episode of The Bubbly Bunch
Le Champion has a challenge for you! Record yourself doing the Flim Flam dance and reply to us with the hashtag #AEWDynamite and #FlimFlam for a chance to get featured. We'll add the music/effects and the #InnerCircle just might even comment on the best -- pic.twitter.com/xynu51e0rG
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) April 23, 2020
In other AEW trademark news, Cody Rhodes recently applied to trademark his full ring name following the expiration of WWE's trademark over his name. Learn more at this link.