The Gregory Brothers' song "YouTube Rewind 2018, but Memes, So a Waterfall of Memories Washes Over You As You Think Back to Pre..." is a satirical and humorous take on the popular internet memes and trends of 2018. The song incorporates various phrases and references that were popular during that year. The lyrics start with phrases like "Ah yaha ha!" and "Ah, that's hot!" which are catchphrases used by internet personalities and memes. They mention "Bitconnect" which refers to a cryptocurrency scam and the phrase "Somebody toucha my spaghet" which became a popular meme based on a scene from a cartoon. The song continues by referencing various internet memes and viral videos such as "Papa telling lies?" which is a reference to a viral video of a child confronting their dad for lying. They also mention "Space Force" which was a concept introduced by Donald Trump for a potential new branch of the U.S. military. The lyrics then touch on some controversial moments from 2018, including references to "Burger King foot lettuce" which refers to a viral photo of someone standing in lettuce at a fast food restaurant and "someone's foot fungus" which alludes to a health concern associated with unhygienic practices. The song acknowledges mistakes and apologizes while referencing the controversy surrounding YouTube star PewDiePie and his battle against the music channel T-Series for the most subscribers. The lyrics continue with mentions of popular dances like the "nae nae" and expressing love for memes. There are also references to "steamed hams" which is a popular internet joke based on a scene from The Simpsons. The song finishes with a playful and energetic chorus, incorporating phrases like "Wassup!" and "Schwabbel-dabbel glibber glap schwap" which are nonsensical and meant to add to the comedic effect. Overall, the song is a witty and humorous tribute to the memes and trends that dominated the internet in 2018.
