CS memes are a big part of why Counter-Strike culture feels so shared. A two-word joke in chat can mean a whole story to anyone who has played long enough. Some memes came from pro matches. Others grew out of millions of messy public games.
This guide explains the best-known jokes and where they come from. We stick to stories that can be checked, and we skip the insults. For the words players use in serious calls, see our CS slang glossary.
What does "Rush B" mean?
"Rush B" is probably the most famous Counter-Strike meme. It describes a team that sprints to the B site together, often with no utility and no plan. On Dust 2 the route through upper tunnels is short, so a blind rush is tempting.
The joke works because rushing sometimes succeeds. Five players arriving at once can overwhelm a single defender. More often, a grenade or a well-placed AWP ends the rush. The phrase is now used for any reckless play. Our Dust 2 history explains why that map produced so many of these habits.
Silver jokes
CS:GO used skill groups, and the lowest ones were Silver ranks. "Silver" became shorthand for a beginner, or for anyone making a basic mistake. Typical examples include reloading in the open, running with the knife out into a fight, or forgetting to buy armour.
CS2 replaced much of that system with CS Rating in Premier, but the joke survived. Our comparison of CS:GO ranks and CS2 ranks covers how the systems differ.
The P90 rush
The P90 has a large magazine and is forgiving to spray while moving. That made it a favourite of players who prefer running at enemies to aiming carefully. "P90 rush" became a mild insult for a low-skill, high-chaos play style. Players use it the same way about other easy-to-use guns.
Where does "Olofboost" come from?
This one comes from pro play. At DreamHack Winter 2014, fnatic played Team LDLC in a quarter-final on Overpass. Fnatic players boosted olofmeister into a spot that let him see over much of the map. Fnatic came back from a nine-round deficit.
LDLC complained, and the organiser ruled the map should be replayed. Fnatic argued LDLC had used a similar spot earlier, then forfeited and withdrew from the event. Fans nicknamed him "Boostmeister", and Overpass picked up the joke name "Olofpass".
The molotov defuse
Olofmeister also features in a happier story. At ESL One Cologne 2014 he finished a defuse against Dignitas a moment before a molotov would have killed him. The play was so well known that commemorative graffiti was added to Overpass, and a Glock-18 skin called Sacrifice was added to the game. See more moments in our list of iconic CS plays.
Dust 2 forever
Community servers that ran Dust 2 all day became a joke of their own. Some players seemed to play nothing else for years. The phrase "Dust 2 forever" mocks that devotion, and also admits how good the map is. Valve's removal of the map from Active Duty in February 2017 made the joke even louder for a while.
"Ez" and why it is a bad look
Typing "ez" after a win says the game was easy. It is a common meme, but it is also a common way to start arguments. Many players treat "gg ez" as plain toxicity. Our guide to what GG means explains the difference between friendly and rude chat.
Why CS memes last so long
Most of these jokes describe things every player has done. You have probably rushed without a plan or forgotten armour at least once. That shared experience is the real punchline. The pro-scene memes last for a different reason: they are tied to dated events that fans keep retelling.
Sources and checks
The DreamHack and Cologne stories were checked on 1 November 2026 against the Wikipedia article on olofmeister. Map dates come from the Counter-Strike Wiki. Origins of community jokes like Rush B are not formally recorded, so we describe how they are used rather than who said them first.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rush B mean in CS?
It means the whole team running to the B site at once, usually without a plan. It is used as a joke about reckless play.
What is the Olofboost?
It refers to fnatic boosting olofmeister into an illegal spot on Overpass at DreamHack Winter 2014. A replay was ordered, and fnatic forfeited and withdrew.
Why do players call someone Silver?
Silver was the lowest group of skill ranks in CS:GO. Calling someone Silver is a joke that they are making beginner mistakes.
