YouTube challenge where participants watch funny videos and try not to laugh. Popularized by Markiplier and CorpseHusband. Smosh made it a series with in-studio sketches. TikTok version is faster, meme-focused. Easy content formula for reaction channels. Still generates millions of views despite being overdone.
Origin & Platform
TryNotToLaugh emerged on YouTube in 2014 as youtube challenge where participants watch funny videos and try not to laugh.
Cultural Impact
This format/trend represents a defining moment in YouTube’s evolution and the broader creator economy.
Sources
- YouTube historical data and trends
- Creator economy reports and platform statistics
- Social media analysis and cultural documentation