The 'Hastily Made Tourism Videos' series was created by comedian Mike Polk Jr. in 2009 as a satirical take on Cleveland's official tourism campaigns. Characterized by its low-fidelity footage and brutally honest, self-deprecating lyrics, the original video became an early YouTube sensation. It famously highlighted the city's economic struggles and historical mishaps, featuring the iconic catchphrase 'At least we're not Detroit!' The meme is now used globally to poke fun at any location that lacks traditional tourist appeal, using irony and 'honest' marketing to highlight local flaws or humorous quirks that residents know all too well.