What exactly qualifies as a true Slav Squat? The pillar of this position is being able to achieve an enviable low stance, heels firmly planted on the ground, and a gravity-satisfying sense of balance to produce an indescribable sense of carefree bliss. The Slav Squat is about basic comfort–the tippy-toe squats at the gym do NOT qualify. An experienced Slav Squatter has thighs parallel (or close to parallel) to the ground and knees comfortably wide apart. Imagine a comfy armchair tilted backward–that’s the general vibe. Why is The Slav Squat Meme Important? In today’s online universe, the Slav Squat and the endless stream of memes the phenomenon has produced, has come to define how the world perceives people of Slavic descent. Type the word "Slav" into the Google search bar and images these days, and images of young men wearing Adidas tracksuits, squatting appears, with the ground they are on littered with spit out sunflower seeds and smoked cigarette butts (another stereotype, but hey, we can't win 'em all).