Get ready to meet your new internet obsession: a quirky cartoon lizard that’s taking TikTok by storm.

In a viral clip from Pixar’s upcoming movie “Hoppers,” this green reptilian character is doing something hilariously simple yet oddly mesmerizing , repeatedly tapping a screen while an automated voice says “lizard” over and over again.

The Meme Heard 'Round the Internet

What started as a post-credits scene has exploded into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. The clip has inspired over 78,000 TikTok videos where users are using the green-screen template to represent everything from skipping songs to surviving mind-numbing workplace training.

Musical Madness

Creative internet users have taken this meme to the next level by remixing the “lizard” soundbite with popular songs. Imagine “Like A G6” or Eminem’s “Rap God” with a lizard-themed twist , and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds. One remix even hit a mind-blowing 12 million views.

Meet Tom: Pixar’s Unexpected Star

Pixar has officially acknowledged the meme, revealing the lizard’s name is Tom. He’ll be making his big-screen debut in “Hoppers,” arriving in theaters March 6, 2026. While we don’t know much about Tom yet, the internet has already fallen head over heels for this quirky little creature.

One thing’s for sure: Tom the lizard is proof that sometimes, the most viral content comes from the most unexpected places.