Bill Wurtz is an American musician and animator known for his distinct video style featuring lo-fi visuals, neon text, and surrealist humor. His breakout success came with the 2016 video 'history of japan,' followed by the 2017 masterpiece 'history of the entire world, i guess.' These videos birthed countless meme templates, characterized by bright, colorful captions over stock imagery or cosmic voids. Common themes include the 'deadly laser' sun, the rise and fall of civilizations, and abrupt musical transitions. Users utilize this style to explain complex topics with a touch of absurdity or to create existential jokes that match Wurtz’s unique rhythm and delivery.