Jack Kay has become an internet sensation after a video of him dancing in a club in Ibiza went viral – with many dubbing him the Ibiza Final Boss. But where does the term come from?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’re likely aware of the ‘Ibiza Final Boss’ – or Jack Kay – who has become an internet sensation.
The 26-year-old Brit was recently caught on camera raving at an open-air club on the White Isle, and the video quickly went viral thanks to his ‘Battle of Hastings’ bob-style haircut.
After the video was shared on TikTok, Jack quickly became the latest addition to the internet hall of fame, attracted the attention of brands and even swapping budget airlines for a private jet. It comes after the now infamous Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay’s girlfriend speaks out after his incredible haircut goes viral.
But what exactly is a ‘Final Boss’ and where does the phrase originate from? we explain everything you need to know as the ‘Ibiza Bob’ legend returns to the party island to dance the night away with his pals.
READ MORE: Real reason Ibiza Final Boss’ girlfriend ‘dumped’ him as she ‘threw his clothes out’READ MORE: Bonnie Blue sends Ibiza Final Boss cryptic Instagram message after girlfriend bombshell
What is a Final Boss?
If you’re familiar with the world of gaming, then you’ll recognise the term ‘Final Boss’. The term typically refers to the ultimate boss – or villain – that you have to fight at the end of a level or game, reports the Daily Star.
Think Bowser in Super Mario, or Doctor Eggman in Sonic. They’re the ‘Final Boss’ – the toughest to defeat, the best of their kind, they hold the power and no one can surpass them.
So how does that relate to the Ibiza Final Boss?
Well, Jack simply embodies ‘Final Boss’ energy – he is the epitome of what an Ibiza party lad is according to the internet.
He’s got the gear, the flashy gold sunglasses, the dazzling white teeth, the muscles, the dance moves, the gift of the gab and the questionable hairdo.
Where did the term ‘Final Boss’ originate?
Now that we’ve established that, let’s delve deeper into where the term ‘final boss’ originated.
Surprisingly, it might not have been born from Super Mario’s Bowser – despite the evil turtle being the most recognisable.
We have to look all the way back to 1974, when fantasy tabletop roleplaying games started to become a massive hit for young lads in basements.
Amongst gaming-related forums on Reddit, many computer buffs believe that Dungeons and Dragons has the original ‘Final Boss’.
Throughout the campaign of chaotic evil and neutral good characters making their way around the map, the game would feature a main enemy acting as the ‘boss’ to the minions that players would have to battle.
Others have speculated that video game Galaga, of 1981, was the first to have a ‘final’ boss. The arcade shooter game includes the ultimate bad guy called ‘Boss Galaga’.
Then there’s the Nintendo super fans who believe that Bowser is actually the first final boss, making the style of character popular from his initiation in 1985.
Perhaps someone needs to create an Ibiza Final Boss game – we’d love to see it.
READ MORE: How to get Sol de Janeiro’s new ‘seductive’ summer fragrance for under £9
