Ice Spice, Big Guy | Wacky Wednesday

In the second edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Guy” by rapper Ice Spice.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”D” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]o you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the second edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Guy” by Ice Spice. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence![/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

[nx_pullquote]“Facin’ the world in a brand-new way / SpongeBob, big guy pants, okay.”[/nx_pullquote] Okayyy! Grrah! Depending upon who you ask, Ice Spice (Isis Gaston, b. 2000) delivered one of the worst songs of 2025. “Big Guy” was panned by many.  It should be noted, however, that the song does hail from the soundtrack of a children’s movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. No, it’s no “Let It Go” or “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, but is it as abysmal as “Friend of Mine”? Not by my estimations!

No, “Big Guy” is no tour de force, but did anyone expect it to be? This RiotUSA (“Stop playin’ with ‘em, RIOT”), Venny, and 1keep produced joint features striking, colorful, and rhythmic synths. The syncopated beat provides an anchor.  Ice Spice doesn’t sound brand-new, delivering a cool, low-energy performance with her familiar, tried-and-true flow.  The punch is minimal; however, you’ll find yourself unable to get the repetitive chorus of “Big Buy” unstuck from your head.

“Big guy, big guy, big-big guy, big guy
SpongeBob, big guy pants, okay (Grrah)
SpongeBob, big guy pants, okay (Grrah)
Big guy, big guy, big-big guy, big guy
SpongeBob, big guy pants, okay (Like)
SpongeBob, big guy pants, okay.”

Beyond the chorus, the lyrics reference the characters and happenings from SpongeBob SquarePants. Is there really much you can take away from “Tight fit, square hips / Doin’ a dance in my big guy pants,” or “Feel like that fish, so I’m pumpin’ my chest.” Nope, not really.  By my estimations, “Big Guy” by Ice Spice is what it is: a song from the soundtrack of a children’s movie.