What is Cyka Blyat? How a Russian Expletive Became CS:GO’s Preeminent Meme

Let’s be honest. When things are going badly in game, we all express our frustrations differently. But rage isn’t something bound by borders and languages, and if you’ve ever shared a lobby with Russian-speaking players you’ve probably experienced that first hand... Written by: Devin Jones (@milkshks) Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett) Shot by: Matt Massey Illustrated Animations by: Christian Pearson (@Chr_Pearson) Special thanks to Seva Gunitsky (@SevaUT). Footage credits: