On the colorful battlefield of _Splatoon_, what raises the opponent's blood pressure the most is sometimes not how accurate your shooting is, but the “victory dance” you dance after defeating him. This behavior, known as “Squidbagging”, has long evolved from a spontaneous action among players to a unique cultural symbol of this game.
Imagine such a scene: in a chaotic battle, you have just worked hard to solve a difficult opponent. You are about to take a breath, but you see the other party’s character quickly repeating the switch between squid and human forms in place, as if you are dancing a mocking dance. At this moment, you know that you have not only lost the gun, but also suffered additional mental harm.
The charm of this behavior is that it completely exceeds the original intention of game design. Developers may have never thought that the simple form switching function would be developed by players as a non-verbal communication method. From the initial simple swinging up and down, to various variants derived later — such as dancing in front of the opponent's resurrection point, or several teammates dancing together neatly, this set of movements has formed a complete “performal art” system.
What’s more interesting is that players with different weapons have also developed their own celebration culture. The sniper swayed a few times elegantly after hitting the hand in the distance, and the roller player jumped enthusiastically after slapping the opponent in close combat. Each way of playing has its own unique sense of humor. These actions seem simple, but they become the most direct way of “dialogue” in the game — sometimes it is a kind joke, sometimes it is a pure celebration, and occasionally a fierce psychological battle.
Although this behavior is occasionally controversial, it is undeniable that it has become an indispensable part of the _Splatoon_ community. In the highlights of major competitions, you can always find these “dances” in the funny videos made by players. It is like a celebration move in a basketball game, or a special dance after a football goal, which has become a part of this “sports” culture.
Nowadays, when you see a squid jumping happily on the battlefield, you know that this is not only a battle about painting the ground, but also a display of style and attitude. Are you the one who likes to celebrate with dance in the game, or are you more inclined to continue to fight silently? Welcome to share your “Art of Squidbagging” in the comment section!
