Honey ___, Animal That "Don't Care" In A Meme Crossword Clue

By: Five Letter Words | Last edited: Apr 19, 2025

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About This Clue

The April 19, 2025 New York Times Mini Crossword featured the clue "Honey ___, animal that "don't care" in a meme" with the answer BADGER. This clue refers to the viral internet meme "Honey Badger Don't Care," which originated from a 2011 YouTube video narrated by "Randall" (comedian Christopher Gordon). The video, which featured National Geographic footage of a honey badger with humorous narration, repeatedly emphasized the honey badger's fearlessness with the phrase "honey badger don't care." The video went viral, accumulating millions of views and establishing the honey badger as a symbol of fearlessness and indifference to danger.

Internet Culture Context

The Honey Badger meme became one of the most recognizable internet phenomena of the early 2010s. After the original video went viral, the phrase "honey badger don't care" (sometimes altered to "honey badger don't give a sh*t") entered popular culture as a way of expressing bold indifference or fearlessness. The meme spawned merchandise, additional videos, and countless references in other media. The honey badger itself became an unlikely mascot for fearlessness, with its reputation extending far beyond its actual biological traits. In internet culture, referencing the honey badger became shorthand for a carefree, fearless attitude toward challenging situations.

Zoological Facts

The actual honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ratel, is a mammal in the weasel family native to parts of Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. While the meme emphasizes its fearlessness, real honey badgers are indeed known for their tough skin, strong jaws, and remarkable resistance to venom from snakes and bees. They have few natural predators and will stand their ground against animals much larger than themselves. Despite their name, honey is only a small part of their diet; they are omnivorous and eat a wide variety of foods including insects, small vertebrates, and yes, occasionally honey from beehives. The "honey" in their name comes from their habit of raiding beehives for both honey and bee larvae.

NYT Mini Crossword Tips

When solving clues that reference internet memes or popular culture, the New York Times Mini Crossword often expects solvers to be familiar with widely-known cultural phenomena. For meme-related clues, thinking about the most famous or viral examples from the past decade or so is often helpful. The inclusion of direct quotes from memes ("don't care" in this case) provides an additional hint to help identify the specific meme being referenced. For animal-related answers, the NYT Mini tends to favor more common animals or those with distinctive cultural associations. If you're not familiar with a particular meme or cultural reference, looking for crossing letters from other answers can help narrow down the possibilities.

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