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What Is 'The Fish Video'? The Shock Video Known As '2 Guys 1' Fish Explained
A series of shock videos went viral on X (formerly Twitter) in November 2023, sparking reactions ranging from the thousand yard stare to utter disgust. While it's unclear why videos like "The Horse Video" and "The Frog Video" were being shared by people specifically asking others not to look it up, here's a recap of the video's content and history for our more morbidly curious readers.
What Is The Fish Video?
"The Fish Video" refers to a shock video showing two men handling a large fish, with one man using the fish to fellate himself. The video shows the men squatting in murky waters as they hand off the camera between them and a third friend to get multiple angles of the act.
Where Does The Fish Video Come From?
The video was originally believed to be of Romanian origin, while others have speculated that it actually comes from Chile. Either way, it was first propelled to international fame in 2014, after being posted to Reddit's /r/WTF forum by /u/Supashibe. This Redditor reportedly lifted the video from Facebook.
The video was widely reported on in the weeks after it was posted, with many people trying to identify its source. The Facebook user who originally posted the clip said that it pictured Romanian singer Florin Rada. Rada strongly denied the claims and threatened to sue.
Why Did The Fish Video Go Viral In 2023?
In November 2023, various large X pages began telling their followers not to look up certain pieces of shock content circulating on the website. Following the viral attention given to those that discussed clips like "The Horse Video", various X accounts began posting about a "Fish Video."
For the full history of The Fish Video, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.