YTP refers to a type of video you’ll find on YouTube. This lesson explains what YTP means and gives you insight into its origin and how people use it. You’ll learn the terms connected to YTP and see real examples of how it shows up in everyday English online.
By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what this acronym means, complete with handy text conversations to show how it’s used in real life.
YTP Meaning, Origin and Usage
Key Takeaways
- YTP stands for YouTube Poop, a genre of video remixing on YouTube where creators take existing footage (often from cartoons, commercials, movies, or other popular media) and edit it in a humorous, nonsensical, or surreal way. The goal of a YTP video is usually to entertain through random, absurd humor, often using exaggerated effects, distorted audio, unexpected cuts, and bizarre plot twists.
What Does YTP Mean?
YTP stands for “YouTube Poop.” Despite the name, it has nothing to do with actual videos of fecal matter — it’s simply a genre of humorous remix videos. The creators of these videos, called “Poopers,” take clips from popular television shows, movies, or video games and mash them together using video editing software. YouTube Poop videos are known for their bizarre humor; they rarely have a coherent plot and are designed to pack in as many jokes and gags as possible, usually at the expense of the original source material.
Origin of YTP
YouTube Poop began on December 22, 2004, when an internet user going by the name “SuperYoshi” created a short video using Windows Movie Maker. The video took an episode of the old cartoon The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and edited the footage in a random, chaotic way. After it was posted online, the video received a positive reception, which encouraged SuperYoshi to make more like it. As these videos grew in popularity, they shifted from being completely bizarre toward having some kind of narrative structure — even if that narrative didn’t make much sense. By the 2010s, YouTube Poop had declined in popularity, partly because more polished comedy videos overtook them, and partly because YouTube began cracking down on the copyright issues that many YTP videos had.
Usage of YTP
Here are some examples of how YTP might be used in conversation or online:
Referring to a specific video:
- “Have you seen that YTP of SpongeBob? It’s hilarious!”
Describing a genre:
- “I like watching YTP videos; the random edits always crack me up.”
Talking about creating content:
- “I’m thinking of making a YTP with clips from old commercials.”
Explaining humor style:
- “YTP videos are so random, but that’s what makes them funny!”
Discussing popular YTP channels:
- “There are some YTP creators who are really talented with their edits.”
Related Terms to YTP
- Mashup – A video or audio creation that combines different sources or media, often blending multiple songs, scenes, or genres.
- Parody – A humorous or exaggerated imitation of an original work, often for comedic effect.
- Remix – Re-editing audio or video content, sometimes to change its tone or add a new spin.
- Memes – Images, videos, or phrases that go viral on the internet, often humorous and quickly recognizable.
- Shitpost – Intentionally low-quality, absurd, or humorous posts, especially on social media or forums, often designed to get a laugh.
- Dub – An edited or voice-over version of original footage, often adding humorous or unexpected dialogue.
- Sparta Remix – A popular YouTube meme format that involves remixing a video clip with a repetitive, intense beat, creating an escalating rhythm.
- Deep Fried Memes – Images or videos edited with exaggerated filters and distortions, often for an ironic or absurd aesthetic.
- GIF Edits – Short, looped video clips modified with text, sound effects, or cuts for humorous or dramatic effect.
- Supercut – A compilation of clips with a common theme, often cut together to highlight repeated words, actions, or patterns.
YTP Examples
Online Discussion
- User 1: “Whatever happened to YTP?”
- User 2: “YTP?”
- User 1: “YouTube Poop.”
- User 3: “You don’t remember YouTube Poop?”
- User 2: “No?”
- User 3: “There were these random videos on YouTube. I loved the Mario ones.”
- User 1: “I think YTP got in trouble because of copyright, looking it up. What a shame.”
YouTube Comments
- Comment: “I loved this video! Reminds me of those old YTPs. I miss those.”
- Reply 1: “LOL! I loved YTP! My childhood.”
- Reply 2: “I miss YTP.”
- Reply 3: “I hated YTP. They weren’t funny.”
- Reply 4: “YouTube Poops were fantastic. They weren’t unfunny!”
- Reply 5: “I didn’t like them either.”
- Reply 6: “I blame My Little Pony. Once those videos became popular, no one made those classic YTP videos anymore.”