Every multiplayer game is filled with some sort of inside joke among the players, but none of those jokes have come close to energizing the communities as much as Kiriko’s “Wait until you see me on my bike!” line in Overwatch 2. A bizarre, off-hand line that has now become a riotous meme to which the fans, the artists, and even Blizzard have responded enthusiastically. Blizzard has acknowledged the meme not only by fan art and funny screenshots but also through the official in-game references. The bike that Kiriko is riding on has become very popular in the Overwatch universe very quickly.
The Origins: How a Simple Line Became a Fan Favorite
When Overwatch 2 came out, Kiriko was an instant standout hero—not only for what she could do, but who she was. Of her numerous voice lines, one immediately stood out to players: “Wait until you see me on my bike!” Soon, players were grabbing onto it, using the line in-game and making it a default classic alongside other favorites such as Sombra’s “Boop” and Genji’s “Mada Mada.
Some of the meme’s appeal lies in the mystery—what type of bike was Kiriko even discussing? A bicycle? A motorcycle? The uncertainty only fueled the enjoyment.
Fan Tributes: From In-Game Moments to Fan Art
The Overwatch crowd didn’t merely appreciate the line–they ran (or, more accurately, pedaled) with it. People such as Redstone_Army on Reddit started posting screenshots of Kiriko posed upon bikes littered throughout the game maps. These in-game parodies turned into a visual joke.
Fan artists also joined the celebration, creating everything from playful chibi-style illustrations to detailed digital artworks of Kiriko riding bikes of all kinds. The meme sparked a wave of creativity and quickly became a staple in Overwatch fan culture.
Blizzard’s Response: An Official Nod to the Meme
After weeks of players begging Blizzard to recognize the joke, the devs finally came through. In a Summer Games update, a new cycling-inspired spray for Kiriko was added, based on the meme.
Yes, it wasn’t the complete bike emote or skin that fans had hoped for, but it was something. And though many were surprised to see Kiriko riding a regular bicycle (not the motorcycle some had envisioned), the spray was still a victory for the community and an indication that Blizzard is listening.
Meme Culture in Overwatch 2: Voice Lines That Stick
Kiriko’s bike line is hardly the only Overwatch quote to become a meme. The franchise overflows with voice lines that players enjoy copying or referencing, from D.Va’s “2Spicy4U” to Doomfist’s catchphrase “And they say.” These quotes become part of the shared idiom among players, frequently bleeding into social media, fan fiction, and even streamer handles.
Overwatch’s light-hearted, meme-friendly voice lines are now a part of what brings the game’s community to life and keeps them interested.
What’s Next? Fans Want More Bike Content
Since the cycling spray is now officially in the game, fans are already wondering, “What’s next?” A special bike emote? A Kiriko skin with bike accessories? Perhaps even an in-game animation or cinematic scene?
Though Blizzard hasn’t committed to anything, the meme’s popularity is evidence enough of the great impact a single line can have in inspiring creativity and community.
Kiriko’s bike meme began life as a joke, but soon became a cultural reference in Overwatch 2. From fan shrine to Blizzard’s official nod to the players, it’s a great example of how a tiny bit of dialogue can snowball into something enormous. In Overwatch, occasionally it only takes one voice line to get a movement going—and Kiriko’s already got her wheels turning.