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"We love when they wave back": Smoked wagyu brisket "twerking" as it's being sl…
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Texas Meat Market's 'Twerking' Brisket Video Goes Viral, Sparks Online Debate
A recent video from 'THECHOPPINGBLOCK,' a Texas-based meat market, has taken social media by storm, showcasing a Wagyu brisket seemingly 'twerking' as it's sliced with an electric knife. The peculiar movement of the cooked meat has captivated millions, leading to a flurry of reactions ranging from amusement to discomfort. The video, uploaded on September 8, 2025, quickly amassed over 14.6 million views, 792,100 likes, and 6,637 comments. Many viewers expressed surprise and even revulsion, with comments like 'Why the hell is it moving' and 'I don't want my wagyu twerking…' Some users humorously suggested the sight might 'make people vegan.' However, a more scientific explanation emerged from the online discussion. One user clarified, 'Science lesson for the chat, brisket comes from the pectoral muscle. Meaning that the vibrations of the knife cutting through the muscle fibers cause it to “contract”.' This insight helped demystify the unusual phenomenon, attributing the movement to residual muscle fiber reactions to the electric knife's vibrations, rather than any sign of the meat being 'alive.' 'THECHOPPINGBLOCK,' which operates meat markets in Webster and Victoria, Texas, described the video with humor, stating, 'Another day another brisket shaking its thing for us. We love when they wave back.' The viral success of the video highlights how unexpected and engaging content, even from a seemingly mundane process like meat cutting, can capture widespread public attention and spark diverse conversations online.
