Zyzzs

Zyzzs are fans and followers of Zyzz, an internet personality and former bodybuilder whose online persona became a focal point of a fitness-oriented subculture. The term can refer to supporters who emulate Zyzz’s style and philosophy as well as to a broader community that embraces the aesthetics-focused ethos he popularized.

Origins and characteristics of the Zyzzs trace back to bodybuilding forums and imageboards in the late 2000s, where Zyzz’s message—dedication to physique, confidence, and a flamboyant, confident persona—began to circulate. After Aziz Shavershian’s death in 2011, the community continued to grow online, spreading through image boards, YouTube channels, and social media platforms, with memes, quotations, and progress-shared content shaping the culture.

In practice, Zyzzs engage in activities such as posting progress photos, sharing motivational quotes, filming gym sessions, and circulating memes centered on aesthetics and self-improvement. The catchphrase “You mirin?” became associated with admiring someone’s physique, and the broader term Zyzz has come to symbolize living toward an optimized body and bold self-expression. The movement is credited with shaping online fitness culture while also attracting criticism for promoting extreme body image standards and aggressive online personas.

Legacy and reception of the Zyzzs is mixed. They influenced fitness subcultures that prize aesthetics, confidence, and community-driven motivation, visible in forums and modern social-media content. Critics point to potential pressures around body image and performative behavior. The figure at the center is Aziz Shavershian, whose online legacy continues to evoke both admiration and debate within fitness and meme communities.