The latest pranking trend on TikTok is focused solely on one man, and his name is "Cheesy Michael."

Videos of a man pranking his mysterious roommate, Cheesy Michael, have been going viral on TikTok lately, and one of the latest pranks has caused a song about the never-before-seen man to go viral, inspiring a whole wave of covers.

So, who is Cheesy Michael, what's up with the song, and how did it become so big? Here's what you need to know.

@wavybug Correct melody #fyp #cheesymichael #opera #tungtungtungsahur #cheese ♬ original sound – Wavy 🍄🌿🌙

What Is The 'Cheesy Michael' Song?

In November 2025, TikToker @nnichetony, aka Tony, started posting a series of prank videos in which he balances something on his roommate Cheesy Michael's door handle, then waits for Michael to open the door. The idea is that the item on the door handle will fall to the ground and "ruin his life," as Tony says.

The videos always end with Tony repeatedly beckoning to Cheesy Michael, who never opens the door, raising doubts about his very existence.

Recently, Tony posted a version of the prank where he rests an egg on Cheesy Michael's door as a song that repeats the lyrics, "Cheesy Michael, open up the door," plays.

The song, set to the tune of "Sinking Town" by Yoeko Kurahashi, is now getting stuck in viewers' heads, who are taking it upon themselves to post covers of the catchy track.

@nnichetony

Comment Cheesy michael open up the door

♬ original sound – Tony

How Is 'Cheesy Michael' Used In Memes?

The Cheesy Michael song is blowing up on TikTok as users post covers that celebrate its catchiness. While some of these covers present the song in different musical styles and genres, others are simply looking to recreate its angelic sounds as accurately as possible.

Many are calling the song extremely catchy, leading Tony to feature it in the majority of his newer Cheesy Michael prank videos.

Others are making memes about Cheesy Michael himself, showing him hiding in his room so he doesn't knock the object off his door handle and "ruin" his life.

@frederica_bimmel_ cheesy michael #cheesymichael #cheesy ♬ original sound – Evil girl 😈🧌 named Jisella

What Are Some More 'Cheesy Michael' Memes?

@dreamofmealina Not sure if this is too niche for yall or not--a case thag didnt sit right with me. #cheesymichael #meme #nichetok #relatable? ♬ original sound – dreamofmealina

@user021517043 #cheesymichaelprank ♬ original sound – Mob goon

@cjglitter69 Cheesy Michael, open up the door #cheesymichael #fyp #trending @Tony ♬ original sound – Cory James

@earthkenansalazar The little known Gaucho outtake, Cheesy Michael #cheesymichael @Tony #niche #gyattrock ♬ original sound – Earth Kenan Salazar

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For the full history of Cheesy Michael, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.