: The term is frequently used in contemporary short fiction and fanfiction titles, such as The Bubble Butt Barista and various AU (Alternate Universe) stories on platforms like Archive of Our Own and Wattpad .

The phrase "bubble butt" most famously refers to a specific real-world story involving environmental conservation and a resilient sea turtle. The Origin Story of Bubble Butt the Turtle

Veterinarians eventually discovered that the condition is often caused by boat propeller strikes that damage the spinal cord, causing gas to build up in the intestines and making the turtle "bubbly" and buoyant.

Because he was unable to submerge or dive, rescuers nicknamed him "Bubble Butt" . This became the first documented case of what is now scientifically known as Bubble Butt Syndrome (or Positive Buoyancy Syndrome).