Kiss the brick before throwing it

A phrase commonly used in Fandom spaces, such as TikTok comment sections, to describe jokingly show how emotionally impacted they are by an angsty piece of fan-media. To 'kiss the brick', a creator is softening the blow of the Angst, usually with romantic Fluff. Used similarly to the phrase "You were supposed to hold my hand!"

"OP, Did you kiss the brick before throwing it!?"

Kiss the brick before throwing it by Sol___ May 5, 2026