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Across social media, people are wondering where this strange video of Rumpelstiltskin dancing to a song by rap artist Riff Raff came from.
Some viewers are claiming that the scene comes from an obscure ’80s fantasy movie, while others are certain that it’s nothing but an AI-generated video.
So, where does the Rumpelstiltskin video come from, and how did it become such a big meme? Here’s what we know about the “Tip Toeing in My Jordans Rumpelstiltskin” meme and why Riff Raff’s “TiP TOE WiNG iN MY JAWWDiNZ” is having another major resurgence online.
What Is The Rumpelstiltskin ‘Tip Toein’ In My Jordans’ Meme?
While a lot of viewers believe that the creepy clip of Rumpelstiltskin dancing for the blonde woman in the barn is from a real movie, it was actually generated using AI.
The original clip was posted by Instagram user Stroinaya in late August 2026 as an example of how you can create a realistic-looking fantasy movie using artificial intelligence.
In the full scene, Rumpelstiltskin dances for a woman after shushing her, turns straw into gold and is then transformed into a prince by the woman’s kiss, which isn’t even exactly how the actual folk tale goes.
In late September, the clip was paired with the Riff Raff song “TIP TOE WING IN MY JAWWDINZ” and the caption, “The type of dreams I be having after taking dollar store melatonin” by TikToker @6aimbot9, creating the meme.
How Is The Rumpelstiltskin ‘Tip Toein’ In My Jordans’ Video Used In Memes?
The Rumpelstiltskin video, particularly the version paired with the Riff Raff song, made the rounds on X / Twitter, TikTok and Instagram Reels between late September and early October 2026, with many expressing how unsettling but funny they found the short.
As a meme, the bizarre clip is typically used to represent someone dancing like a fool, often as a distraction or an admittedly strange reaction to a given scenario.
The video has also become the subject of edits that replace Rumpelstiltskin with another famous character or person. These edits are going particularly viral on TikTok, similar to the many other trends in recent years using AI video-editing tools like Viggle AI.
Some users are also generating new videos using the same Rumpelstiltskin character, expanding on his lore and imagining further scenes from the non-existent movie that some people believe he comes from.
What Are Some More Rumpelstiltskin ‘Tip Toein’ In My Jordans’ Memes?
For the full history of the Rumpelstiltskin ‘Tip Toein’ In My Jordans’ meme, be sure to check out Know Your Meme’s encyclopedia entry for more information.
