Kazoo kid
Meaning
Kazoo kid refers to the child from the viral video, “You On Kazoo” where he enthusiastically playing his kazoo.
He is considered to be the dankest kid of the internet.
Search Interest
Origin of the meme
The phenomenon took off, after Jim VanBlaricum uploaded a clip from a 1989 chidren’s show, titled “You On Kazoo”.
In the video we see the iconic child, with his bowl cut, playing his instrument with lots of love and instructing kids to do so as well.
Several phrases are associated with the kid, such as “Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fuun!” or “Woow! The power of make believe!”
Spread of the meme
In 2014, the fame of the meme was even further increased, when the YouTube channel, Dead VCR uploaded a shorter video, with more scenes from the show edited together.
In 2015, it had finally made it to Reddit, resulting in musical remixes and reposts of the original video circulating on the internet.
Brett Ambler, the once child actor revealed his identity in 2015.
The next year, the popularity of the meme reached its peak, and Brett decided to allow his fans to ask anything they want to know on Reddit.
Urban Dictionary added an entry on Kazoo Kid in 2016.
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Further information/Sources
- Dictionary.com – Kazoo Kid
- Know Your Meme – You On Kazoo
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