'Cheesy Michael' Prank Videos Take Off Thanks To A Very Catchy Song

Cheesy Michael or Cheesy Michael Open Up the Door is a song derived from a series of prank videos by TikToker @nnichetony where he places an item on his roommate Michael's door handle so that when Michael, referred to as Cheesy Michael, opens the door, the item will fall to the ground and smash. In the videos, Tony sometimes sings a song with the lyrics, "Cheesy Michael, open up the door."
The TikToker started posting videos pranking Cheesy Michael, who is never actually seen opening the door and who some presume does not exist, as early as November 2025. The Cheesy Michael song experienced a surge in popularity in late May and early June 2026, inspiring covers, remixes and memes. The song is sung to the tune of "Sinking Town" by Yoeko Kurahashi.

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