A new game called “Find the 4th Object” is currently generating buzz among many because of its difficulty. 

The premise for Find the 4th Object is fairly simple: search for the listed items, also known as a crutch, on the meme, in an individual’s TikTok video or social media post. Still, the game has been making headlines recently because social media users believe the fourth object may be hidden, hence why it can’t be found. 

Where Does Find the 4th Object Come From?

Despite find the 4th object recently taking over TikTok and social media platforms, its origins date back to 2019. According to Know Your Meme, find the fourth object appeared to be inspired by “mobile game ads,” some of which had the same concept. 

The site also states that an ad featuring a man gazing outside the window as his wife slept went viral in 2021. The reason surrounding the commotion was because a red cup that was added to the list of items was never found. It led many to conclude that the sole purpose of the hidden crutch was to keep as much eyes on the ad as possible. 

 Where Can The Hidden Crutch Be Located? 

The meme that possibly confirmed the allegations featured three people — one man, and two women — using the restroom. In the viral 2020 image, two individuals stood close to the urinal while one sat on a toilet as three of the four items were placed in various areas of the bathroom.

The list included an egg, an envelope, a glove, and a crutch that resembled what appeared to be a fake penis. While the egg was found on the man’s nose, the envelope was on a pipe, and a glove was located on the standing woman’s skirt, the crutch was nowhere in sight.

Although not much information has been released as to why one of the four items is often missing on the Find the 4th Object meme, HITC reports that with this factor, many people have allegedly been using it to attract more followers, views, and or donations by including the memes in their post, and lives. The publication also claims that in several of TikTok users‘ videos that have shared or reposted the meme on their page are instructing their visitors to either “look at the sound for the answer” or “look and follow their account.”

Despite the reports, it is unclear if that tactic works for everyone.