If you’re here because you heard your teen say, “My mom kinda homeless,” then don’t be offended. I can assure you: this phrase has nothing to do with you. It is a viral teen saying that comes from (you guessed it) a meme. We broke it down for you below, so you’ll at least know what your kids are talking about if you hear it.

Where Does ‘My Mom Kinda Homeless’ Come From?

TikToker and middle school teacher Mr. Lindsay called “My mom kinda homeless” the top thing he heard in the classroom on the week of Nov. 13. This is a “resurfaced from an IShowSpeed live stream,” he explained in a TikTok, referring to a famous YouTuber, who goes by the nickname “Speed.”

During the live stream, a kid called in and said, “Speed, Speed, I really need this, I really need this. My mom kinda homeless. My mom

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