My guess is it makes spoofing accounts seem more valid, also maybe boosts small time channels by creating (fake) engagement, so the YouTube algorithm picks up content from that channel. My "proof" is that when you see a shorts video with random top 5 family guy compilations (or other such bullshit), their comment section is usually filled with stupid responses like this (or asking what the source of the material is, despite it often being in the title).
Whenever I see it, it seems to be people reaching out to connect with others in the same community enjoying the same nostalgia. Some people are just lonely.
It's the same low effort shit comments so people can feel like they're contributing.
The same bullshit where in an SNL skit or standup clip half the comments are literal quotes and nothing more, unless it's followed by 🤣🤣🤣 I'm ded. Or "proof you were here within the first hour"
I love when people comment "they don't make music like this anymore" because they most certainly do, and are probably making more of it than any point in history.
I always updoot 6music. Well-managed ABC playlist, informed DJs who get to pick their own tracks, plenty of background and relevant conversation (Artist in Residence, Freak Zone, Round Table, etc), and because it's the BBC there's no adverts, no fucking obnoxious competitions, and no desperate attempts at listener engagement.
If you ever get a chance to go to the 6 Music Festival; do it.
The "My wife passed away..." is so common. I would think that would be a turn off to the young generations on the music. Maybe that's the point? A lot of the music it's used on has been repurposed already in a new song.
Am I weird for being angry at the latest wave of songs that straight up steal an older song's melody and reuse it in some inane bullshit? The one that comes to mind for me is that song that ripped off "Blue" by Eiffel 65 by David Guetta. It's not like Eiffel 65 was a modern Bach or anything, but the "I'm Good" version feels so empty and blatantly a ripoff that I can't help but get angry when I hear it.
Honestly a lot of Edm does this shit. Its one thing if its a remix or Flip or Edit. but the songs that are just built off a older existing song is just lazy. Also Edm is may favorite Broad Gerne of music before anyone claims im bitching about Edm. Tech house is my favorite of house followed by bass house.
This is like the backbone of a lot of hip-hop and EDM. It's been a major thing for a while. You are probably just noticing the the full range of songs that do it because they are current, over time the bad and average ones will be weeded out and fall from memory and the good transcendent ones will be remembered just in time for you to notice it with a new decade of music.
i relate to the born in the wrong generation people only because i wish i could have gone to some of those concerts. my last concert was jeff rosenstock and i had so much fun
48 Comments
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 96 pts · 27d
You forgot "This song came out when I was in high school"
Followed by a generic story about how they used to drive around the city.
rmuk@feddit.uk · 30 pts · 27d
Haha, well you know what they say about $hometown - if you don't like the weather, wait an hour! Haha!
Fawkes@lemmy.zip · 15 pts · 27d
Wow, that's extremely offensive! How dare you steal my hometown's unique and clever slogan?!
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 26d
We actually said wait 10 minutes.
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 26d
You sound British. Nttawwt. But your weather is crazypants.
chewables@piefed.social · 2 pts · 27d
classic
DmMacniel@feddit.org · 59 pts · 27d
Who's still commenting in August 2026?
Untamed_Star@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 15 pts · 27d
OMG ME
kokesh@lemmy.world · 37 pts · 27d
Who is here in 2025..6.. every video. Why do people write this shit?
Addv4@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 27d
My guess is it makes spoofing accounts seem more valid, also maybe boosts small time channels by creating (fake) engagement, so the YouTube algorithm picks up content from that channel. My "proof" is that when you see a shorts video with random top 5 family guy compilations (or other such bullshit), their comment section is usually filled with stupid responses like this (or asking what the source of the material is, despite it often being in the title).
JargonWagon@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 26d
Whenever I see it, it seems to be people reaching out to connect with others in the same community enjoying the same nostalgia. Some people are just lonely.
Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 26d
It's the same low effort shit comments so people can feel like they're contributing.
The same bullshit where in an SNL skit or standup clip half the comments are literal quotes and nothing more, unless it's followed by 🤣🤣🤣 I'm ded. Or "proof you were here within the first hour"
cattywampas@lemmy.world · 33 pts · 27d
I love when people comment "they don't make music like this anymore" because they most certainly do, and are probably making more of it than any point in history.
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 27d
Its just wayyyyyyy harder to find now and folks dont have capacity to search.
Blibly@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 27d
"Who's still listening" SHUT THE FUCK UP
^sorry lol^
ODuffer@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 27d
They don't make music like this anymore... Half a dozen similar bands rocking it on 6Music/KEXP etc rn.
perishthethought@piefed.social · 12 pts · 27d
TIL. Listening now. Thanks!
rmuk@feddit.uk · 8 pts · 27d
I always updoot 6music. Well-managed ABC playlist, informed DJs who get to pick their own tracks, plenty of background and relevant conversation (Artist in Residence, Freak Zone, Round Table, etc), and because it's the BBC there's no adverts, no fucking obnoxious competitions, and no desperate attempts at listener engagement.
If you ever get a chance to go to the 6 Music Festival; do it.
BigBananaDealer@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 26d
ill do the fest if someone pays for my flight and hotel 😂
melfie@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 26d
Maybe they don’t make it like that anymore, but AI will surely be used to pump out a bunch of slop just like it.
dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net · 18 pts · 27d
Plot twist: the song is Fuck the Pain Away.
ivanafterall@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 26d
Legendary refresh pull!
BigBananaDealer@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 26d
lemmydary
orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 27d
"First post" vibes. Winning absolutely nothing.
slazer2au@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 27d
Any time I see those I assume they are engagement bots.
Speiser0@feddit.org · 9 pts · 27d
And if the artist died recently, the comments about this can bury everything else, on everyone of their song sometimes.
It also means that you find out about their deaths immediately.
This sadly happened twice today for me: Bonnie Tyler and EZFG
The comments can also inform you about ... other things about the artist that you just found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnZ6jnJ2zs8
postmateDumbass@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 26d
Im so old i remember when youtube reactions were called comments.
JargonWagon@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 26d
They still are...?
SystemDisc@feddit.org · 5 pts · 26d
They're obviously from the future. YouTube just hasn't changed it yet
JargonWagon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 26d
Maybe I'm so old that I don't even know wtf "reactions" are and so this is just flying over my head.
pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 27d
The "My wife passed away..." is so common. I would think that would be a turn off to the young generations on the music. Maybe that's the point? A lot of the music it's used on has been repurposed already in a new song.
PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social · 6 pts · 27d
Am I weird for being angry at the latest wave of songs that straight up steal an older song's melody and reuse it in some inane bullshit? The one that comes to mind for me is that song that ripped off "Blue" by Eiffel 65 by David Guetta. It's not like Eiffel 65 was a modern Bach or anything, but the "I'm Good" version feels so empty and blatantly a ripoff that I can't help but get angry when I hear it.
pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 27d
There are so many waves of this happening though, I think that you might be noticing it on your favorite music for this wave.
KrazyDrew222@piefed.social · 4 pts · 27d
Honestly a lot of Edm does this shit. Its one thing if its a remix or Flip or Edit. but the songs that are just built off a older existing song is just lazy. Also Edm is may favorite Broad Gerne of music before anyone claims im bitching about Edm. Tech house is my favorite of house followed by bass house.
TessaRekt@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 27d
This is like the backbone of a lot of hip-hop and EDM. It's been a major thing for a while. You are probably just noticing the the full range of songs that do it because they are current, over time the bad and average ones will be weeded out and fall from memory and the good transcendent ones will be remembered just in time for you to notice it with a new decade of music.
thethrilloftime69@feddit.online · 6 pts · 27d
This is how the comment section for the Halo theme song is.
It's ok to be nostalgic for your childhood.
TrickDacy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 27d
Pretty accurate. Just missing "who else is here because they heard this [obscure song] on [TV show or movie]?!"
Also the guy on the lower left has a weird LLM look to me.
perishthethought@piefed.social · 5 pts · 27d
I'm here because of slartybartfast. Who else?
Courantdair@jlai.lu · 4 pts · 27d
This guy is Jimmy, Michael's son in GTA V
lagg_mine@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 26d
"Why is YouTube reccomending this ... Years later" they're washing out all the creative comments on old videos
BigDaddySlim@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 27d
Filthy Frank made a video about the "born in the wrong generation" part 11 years ago, fun to see that's still an ongoing thing
affenlehrer@feddit.org · 3 pts · 27d
There's also stories where this song played in their favorite song that's now closed forever.
I don't mind these comments though.
P1k1e@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 27d
Oh man, it's been a long time but just seeing Niko's face brought his voice back perfectly in my head
J3N5T4R@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 27d
Post nuclear apocalypse 2028 anyone?
kSPvhmTOlwvMd7Y7E@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 26d
have you found fertile soil already?? send coordinates
Tudsamfa@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 27d
You know, I hate the Youtube-music channels as much as the next guy, like do I now need to check out both the artist and the artist-topic account?
But the one thing they got right is disabling comments.
BigBananaDealer@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 26d
i relate to the born in the wrong generation people only because i wish i could have gone to some of those concerts. my last concert was jeff rosenstock and i had so much fun
Widdershins@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 26d
Darude - Sandstorm