Rhett & Link Explore Their Impact on the Internet | Data of Me | WIRED

What kind of impact have Rhett & Link had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal and presents all the information to them. Can Rhett & Link guess what their three most popular KZbin videos are? How many Google results appear when you search their names? In what year were Rhett & Link the most popular?
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[@lanisnts]

Rhett has an explanation for everything.

[@annab6726]

Rhett is well known for thinking he knows everything 🙄 (but I love that about him). I can't stop looking at Link's eyes...😍

[@itslilwilliam]

he said “i have an explanation for that” while i read your comment lmao

[@user-bx1vx8yd1q]

That’s why i like him

[@muaddibby]

professional bullshitter 😂

[@Expref]

''We bought Smosh'' Madness flex yo

[@laurieann5964]

did they really?

[@iceowl6733]

@@laurieann5964 yes they did

[@maicajapanmoments]

😮

[@annab6726]

@@maicajapanmoments For almost 10 million dollars!

[@sergman94]

"Yeah, he works for us"-link, flexin on a mf

[@BlameDavid]

I've always thought Link was short but hearing he is 6 foot is confusing and scary

[@AwkwardlyLynn]

Everyone is short next to Rhett, lol.

[@SG-mo8gx]

Zesty Kitten they are just both extremely tall 😂

[@BlameDavid]

Zesty Kitten the average height is about 5'9" so he is technically tall

[@Claud-fb5bg]

5’12”****** lmao

[@hezmora]

My mom always thought Link was short too. When I told her Link is 6' tall and Rhett is 6'7", she didn't believe me. I looked it up online for her, but she was still skeptical. Then we saw them IRL last year, and she finally believed it.

[@hibakabor4359]

Link’s face of pure joy after Rhett explained why his name doesn’t appear as often was adorable😂😂

[@Quantum_Magnus]

“I’m 5’ 19” and he’s 5’ 12”.” Lol! 😂

[@Goooodawgs561]

Ancient Warrior Here’s the thing: no

[@linkinpark2380]

So Rhett is 6'7"? Did I understand that right? If so... that's so tall!!! Lol

[@Goooodawgs561]

Rebecca Jane Lovelace Gott Yeah he is, Link is tall himself at 6’ but is dwarfed by Rhett because he’s exceptionally tall

[@Quantum_Magnus]

Rebecca Jane Lovelace Gott People think Rhett is tall and Link is short when in reality, Link is tall, and Rhett is a Giant.

[@Kentanimationnnnnnnnn]

Rhett did mention in one Ear Biscuit that he's always been self conscious of being the tallest guy in the room.

[@AmandaaRose]

I love Link,, he deserves to know there are people out there that love him just as much was Rhett!!!!

[@elroy8272]

Love Link.. makes me laugh everyday. Especially when turned into an Easter marshmallow peep.

[@theinvisibleme4104]

I love Link he is my favorite out of the two... I think he is funny and handsome

[@elroy8272]

@@theinvisibleme4104 Link is adorable. Reminds me of Paul Rudd. Love his sense of humor and awkward ways.

[@sunnycooper9440]

I love Link, he's goofy and clumsy, but he's a kind dude and despite his temper sometimes, he has a overall optimistic/positive attitude that radiates and rubs off on the Mythical Beasts

[@Lookatmeshine]

I adore link. Great energy!

[@endrollcurtaincall]

Link is aging backwards

[@z.z.1638]

You are right Midorya

[@btter710]

I think the haircut really helped him

[@michaelmodernsonicfan5341]

Its evolving, just backwards

[@vito3608]

Yeah. He’s like 40 but he looks 28

[@MM-dq2pi]

he way outlived down hair...up hair suits him so much better.

[@paranomad7007]

"did we pay for this" such a dad

[@erikaerikaerikajp8889]

Link's eyes. LINK'S EYES.

[@CrimsonHybrid]

YES OMG. I'm glued to them the entire video.

[@MM-dq2pi]

i noticed for the first time in this vid

[@urgayandkeklikesit1808]

What about them

[@rors5079]

They are GLOWING they're so pretty.

[@BishtrainerTai16]

He needs glare reduction in his lenses. I love blue eyes so much.

[@CIMiclette]

Is it just me or does Link kinda look like Paul Rudd's nervous cousin?

[@Quantum_Magnus]

I think the inverse.

[@shelbytomy07]

Omg, he is

[@alisgray]

It's the big blue eyes.

[@rythaguy1893]

Mix of Paul Rudd and Dana carvey lmao

[@alisgray]

@@rythaguy1893 Link is funnier though.

[@seanbarry328]

“Protector” because one of Link’s lyrics: pocket protector protector protector. Guessing people went nuts with that

[@ethancocchi2411]

I got a pocket protector protector protector I broke my glass so I could tape them together

[@sarahchristensen2812]

"i broke my glasses on purpose so i could tape them together"*

[@BasedAhmed]

@@sarahchristensen2812 go back to reddit, and type stuff no one will see

[@ashishr9109]

@@BasedAhmed you're a geek that means you're just a hipster wannabe

[@JVerde853]

@@ashishr9109 that's right im a geek, I've got brains and a personality

[@tamarasdreamworld]

Their most viewed video should be Link trying to guess “it’s not my cup of tea” 😂😂😂

[@areyouoffit]

its snot mike up puffty

[@salfamahfirah1584]

no, it’s snot mike cupof dhee

[@Messiiithegoat]

This one was hilarious

[@bigiuclau]

my god i bursted in laugh just thiking about it

[@HansonsPassion]

That was a fantastically ridiculous episode. Poor poor Link tried so hard.

[@BenRajan]

Rhett's 5' 19" not to be confused with 6' 7" which is totally different.

[@Sebastian-of4ln]

Why does everyone feel like they have to pick a favorite of the two? Can't we love them both? Without each other, I don't think they would have ever even started making videos by themselves. Them together is such a powerful combination.

[@jimmyispromo]

i just think Link didnt show up because the internet looks at the first word. type link and rhett, you'll find more

[@wwkcd7657]

They're both so handsome, they aged in reverse.

[@endrollcurtaincall]

It's official, according to Rhett and Link, the day starts at 3am PST/6am EST for the entire world

[@user-ze7sj4qy6q]

3am PST/6am PST

[@KemiiDK]

so Lunchtime europe... yup seems about right at what time I start my day.

[@randomname766]

@@user-ze7sj4qy6q do you not understand what timezones are? LOL

[@user-ze7sj4qy6q]

random name yeah the comment said what my comment said until they changed one to EST

[@pennyinheaven]

At dawn (6PM) in the Philippines.

[@rhungwei]

6:16 "I got a pocket protector protector protector"

[@Julie-ko2pg]

Oh yeah good call!! I forgot about that lyric.

[@aj-sz8mu]

lol i thought the lyrics were protractor for a long time. so that couldnt have been it. haha

[@Greenyoshi72]

I broke my glasses on purpose, so I could put them together.

[@Greenyoshi72]

Crazy Bridget That’s what it was, I knew I didn’t get that part right.

[@sve7n182]

Link's hair goes up, and Rhett's hair go down now, and I don't know how I feel about that.

[@Indi]

Rhett deep down hoping Post calls him again 😂

[@electrapandora]

I literally wrote my thesis for bachelor degree about them. They're like.... my savior. My dads.

[@kyliem5812]

For what kinda program? Thats so cool 😂

[@ohthatsillster]

For what degree? What was the topic? I’m so interested lmao

[@sotrue5413]

That's so awesome, I really want to read it! I'm also curious on the major.

[@electrapandora]

@@kyliem5812 I studied english literature! Ahaha thanks 😁

[@electrapandora]

@@ohthatsillster undergraduate, the topic was conversational implications! Ahh that's nice to hear 😁

[@mariaruthberg9860]

People also searched for: smosh ”Yeah that makes sense cause we *bought them* ” Chaotic evil intensifies

[@tylerr7807]

Link's boastful smile makes it

[@adrielleblake5508]

“ that panic! At the disco guy” -I DIED😂

[@z.z.1638]

Link's baby blue eyes be poppin😍

[@dr.peppersgeronimo4133]

Has anyone else noticed that link always boasts about eating a scorpion 😂

[@Madeleine833]

As he should lol

[@caludiapez924]

He needs it to have been worth it 😂

[@littleredhairedgirlsteph3922]

I'd boast if I'd eaten a scorpion.

[@tryynr5279]

It is the 2nd most viewed video on the GMM channel lol

[@ambevv8204]

Dr. Peppers Geronimo that’s pretty badass

[@jolandabester9031]

This was so nice to watch! Love how far they have come. Their content and creativity has no end. R&L, never stop doing what you do. I admire these guys so much.

[@rebeccatuminello3949]

"Protector" was the biggest word because of his "pocket protector, protector, protector." He broke his glasses so he could tape them together.

[@alexinwonderland5782]

i’m surprised dan and phil weren’t in the “also searched for” section

[@jul8478]

I was also waiting for that. Maybe cuz of British and American yt circles being different?

[@jamesmetoudi8979]

Jul But KSI was there int the like top 20 part?

[@ghost-wl3pm]

yeah and i was also expecting ant and dec, too

[@michaelfort143]

I was expecting ERB

[@jostewart3192]

I was expecting Stevie

[@chlownee]

Love how they had to clarify that they aren’t married to each other

[@joem527]

“Markiplier, we don’t cry as much as he does”

[@allen4436]

Lmaooooo

[@abhinavbhise3816]

I didn’t get that someone pls explain

[@cjohnson1961]

@@abhinavbhise3816 Markiplier is super in touch With his fans so he does a lot of thank you videos and is emotional about it so he’s known for crying a lot lmaoo. His fan base is SUPER protective of him and would sacrifice children lmaoooo

[@markfuckerturd5165]

@@cjohnson1961 so him and his 13 yo fanbase are cringe

[@cjohnson1961]

@@markfuckerturd5165 I wouldn’t say that, the super young fans are a little scary, but it’s honestly really sweet to see people who grew up with his videos like me lmao

[@Marpurrsa]

What do you call link with adhd A hyperlink

[@ArceoInfinity]

A hero in a green tunic breaking pots- A hyperlink was my next guess

[@huyenle7242]

That's Link when he's sugar high lol

[@Flutterby1388]

😂

[@circleception3916]

Marponsa dang

[@noasher123]

Marponsa L M A O O O O O😂😂

[@JahnLandrigan]

"we combed the internet for data" You Googled them...

[@davidmunoz8171]

So are they married? Both: *YESN'T*

[@spongebob2070]

Ian Works for them I know already But that's weird to HEAR!

[@LegoLoos2006]

It's so weird, I remember them being a very small channel making crap quality videos

[@spongebob2070]

@@LegoLoos2006 ikr but the thing is i love rhett and link and i love smosh but still its weird idk

[@LegoLoos2006]

@@spongebob2070 ikr

[@rerorero6493]

wait what does he do for them

[@hshuemaker]

@@rerorero6493 they (Rhett &Link) own smosh now.

[@dothedo3667]

Their eyes turn so blue when they're not on their own show, but even more so with the white background.

[@soniamartinez8984]

They are so precious omg I’m literally obsessed with two 40 year old men 🥺😞💖

[@coolMan921]

THEY BOUGHT SMOSH???

[@alidedeic8794]

*WHAT*

[@thericksterrick]

They bought smosh like in January

[@LARUM9316]

I had no idea!

[@johnjungkook2721]

@@alidedeic8794 Yeah it was going out of business and the company was going to fire everyone

[@AwkwardlyLynn]

The company that owned Smosh (and other channels), Defy Media, was selling them, and the Smosh people were losing everything they created. Rhett & Link found out, swooped in, and saved them. IIRC they also managed to get The Warp Zone in the same deal. Or you can watch this and get the exact details, lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nIn4KDrquCprM

[@revan4130]

I've watched these guys for YEARS and I'm still blown away everytime by how "short" Link looks, but then I remember Rhett is 6'7 😂

[@OOUER]

How can he forget "Protector Protector Protector!" It's one of the best rap lines ever...

[@franciscochaves3129]

my thoughts exactly (also the lyrics of another song)

[@DCPhoto]

Link was right about the most popular videos on GMM, but not out of all of their videos gotta give him credit...

[@StankyPete9]

Does it say 0 views for anyone else?

[@froot.3638]

Eli Phillips yeah

[@shivamagrawal4590]

Yessss

[@athulsdev8434]

@@shivamagrawal4590 "no views" for me

[@Indi]

Yup

[@karmentena]

No views, 108 comments, 964 likes... noice

[@dothedo3667]

Lmao the other explanation for the Instagram hashtag thing is that "and link" were separated by spaces, and that's generally not how hashtags works. So it took #rhett and filled in the most popular folks based on that.

[@Xanxer]

I've been a fan since 2012 and I'm so proud of them lol

[@Deelusi]

6:16 Link have no idea how dangerous he is to others and himself when he is holding ...well...things.

[@btter710]

Especially anything sharp and/or pointy lol

[@duckpondwithoutducks]

Some people are actually going to start looking for those sandcastles 😂😂

[@ActionJackson_333]

RHETT IS 6’7 HOLY CRAP HE IS A LITERAL GIANT

[@irenejmartin]

no, he’s 5’19, they are much different!

[@shawon265]

Rhett made it sound like he was joking about Post Malone. But seriously, he is a GMM fan!

[@ilou9129]

I've been watching these guys for years and I've always wondered if Link had OCD but this is the first time I've heard him actually say it

[@AfallinAngel]

Link looks the same even after all these years there

[@calimango7926]

These dudes just look so dashing! Congrats on gmm and the crew for so many successful seasons!

[@iparty907]

I didn’t know I watched them when they peaked! Summer of 2014, I broke my leg and spent the whole summer watching them.

[@sonofage]

Rhett and Link are the good examples of growing with your medium and surviving beyond the usual KZbinr lifespan. Same goes to JackFilms. They also make being a youtuber seem like a potential career option, albeit, no. haha. i mean, me. i suck at this.

[@DEE_JAY_1]

Protecter is the biggest word because in nerd vs geek some of the lyrics are “I got a pocket protecter protecter protecter”

[@incubride]

"panic at the disco dude" oh my gOD

[@solinelgonzalez8312]

I haven't seen their stuff in a while and Link already has grey hair... cute.

[@AwkwardlyLynn]

Apparently he had been grey for a while, but had been coloring his hair. Then one day he decided to just let it be grey, lol.

[@solinelgonzalez8312]

@@AwkwardlyLynn yesss grey hairs. It looks great. I like it.

[@teenytries6290]

Is anyone else going to watch My OCD after this?

[@Treesuh]

5:23 great editing- I rarely laugh out-loud to myself but that did it.

[@OriginalityPeople]

Wired! Why are you crushing their spirits!? lol

[@sh1zuro]

This video shows so much about their personalities in comparison to the new GMM. Rhett seems more serious here, but it's probably just the enviroment. And Link is more confident then old-hair-style-Link, but that's about it. They're as jovial as in the early youtube days.

[@lizziecatherine7048]

“I’ve got a pocket protector protector protector.”....... I don’t know how I remember that but I do very distinctly......

[@dothedo3667]

What!?! I for sure thought their Never Wet episode would be one of their top videos! That was among the first videos of theirs I watched, I think. It's a little fuzzy because of the stuff going on then but I think it went like, I had maybe seen two videos of theirs or something, then on my own I had been looking at waterproof sprays for my camping boots, and over the several days of looking that stuff up a clip of them pouring wine on themselves and freaking out was featured on a page, then I went and watched the entire episode and went on to watch more of their stuff. I know their reactions to the Never Wet clothes has popped up in places that didn't have to do with them at all. It's awesome.

[@XxEnderCookiezxX]

2:18 “We don’t cry as much as he does” omg I’m dying 😂

[@PWY5730]

i hope they get induced into the Guinness Book of World Record!!! MAD ❤️❤️❤️ for them!

[@h7opolo]

always a unique time with these two.

[@seidimeow]

I loved this video with #Rhettand !

[@lillianjanky9211]

The mythical show was SO GOOD

[@emilygallimore1436]

Why are links eyes so beautiful tho

[@LakeWorthBeck]

It must be because Rhetts’ name is first. Remember, hashtags are associative when you’re searching -and the results are coded to begin with the word Rhett ______. Hashtags just aren’t deciphering enough to understand “Link Neal” and place it Rhett and Link. -- side note: for hashtags one should try using a hashtag that works the way a hashtag works. Already associative concepts that can cover multiple connected concepts #gmm #mythicalboulder #supernote #earbiscuits #thoseguysthateatstuff

[@n64danny21]

I sure hope good mythical morning isn't effected by COPPA :O

[@briannabushman7677]

I was thinking about this the other day. The good news is that if it does affect them, they have other resources like their online store, the mythical society, etc. to generate revenue so it's not just their youtube channels. I don't think it's anything to worry about on their end. It seems like it could be pretty bad for a lot of other smaller youtubers though :/

[@Xpancakes11X]

I think everyone will be effected in some way or another.

[@xoskyxo3168]

N64 Danny what’s that?

[@mariekekito3998]

when i heard about coppa it was the first thing i thought about

[@n64danny21]

@@xoskyxo3168 basically come 2020 all channels will have to specify weather their channel is "for kids", meaning a child may be interested in it, family friendly content like GMM definitely counts, if a video is considered for kids it will make 90% less money , be unsearchable and unable to notify its subscribers, also no comments. If the video is listed as not for kids and KZbin disagrees then The channel could face a fine of up to $42k

[@miacook169]

rhett’s hair is the exact same color as his shirt 😂

[@EweChewBrrr01]

I know they are joking about the sandcastles being hidden in each video but part of me still wants to find them.

[@TotallyCrazification]

Rhett and Link both look spectacular in this video, but Link's eyes are truly outta this world!!

[@QuinsonHonQBB123XX]

1:51 Link: “We bought Smosh” Me, haven’t watched Smosh in years: Wait wut

[@memegoddess8014]

"We bought Smosh" Link really out here flexing on us

[@kelseyspangler6538]

Link's eyes look very blue in this video.

[@LaUnicaMilos]

I love how this might have influenced them in publishing vlogs in R&L channel. Data is beautiful.

[@annacoffey8149]

This just goes to show that they should make more music videos

[@calmingcenter8347]

Maker of the dolls here- they didn’t have their lawyers contact me- they are just being funny. I had to agree to be featured in this video, there is no animosity 😉

[@ickflip]

People also search for? “Cheech and Chong?”

[@m0thman815]

normally gen x trying to use slang is cringey but it’s endearing when Link does it

[@raniyaFahad]

“We don’t cry as much as he does “ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sandreaandrea]

My daughter and I still watch those 3 songs (and some others) just about every week!

[@brianbierlein4747]

I've never even heard of them until 5 months ago and now I see them everywhere.

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

Well Idk abouy you guys, but this is totally me when I'm Rhett and Link and I'm exploring my impact on the internet

[@justinenguyen7578]

I am so proud of my boys

[@BlackPearl27]

I hadn't realized how BLUE Link's eyes are, it almost looks like he's using contact lenses but I mean he already has glasses so xD

[@saleena5663]

I always though that Link was short but now I realize it's because he standing next to Rhett that he looks like that 😂

[@HollyWhitney]

They also sing about Ice Cream Sandwiches in I'm On Vacation. Probably the main reason it comes up in the Word Cloud.

[@fennjurgeit511]

SO I'M NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO THINKS LINK LOOKS LIKE BRENDON?

[@joyce_rx]

Brendon these nuts

[@bibektg]

3:12 Link kept his promise of using "lit" in a sentence he made in the recent episode of ear biscuits

[@artiecon97]

This video just made me discovery Rhett and Link’s original channel... Unusual. But I like it

[@JonathanDirmann]

These guys are just so likable!!!

[@alexpeace9850]

I wonder how WIRED feels about interviewing two guys who's dead channel has nearly as many subscribers as them.

[@lukehodes1670]

They did this mainly cause they got a book that just released and they went on tour

[@alexpeace9850]

*Woosh*

[@acorn3638]

Wired has as many followers. As gmm's dead channel has.

[@TheRandompaint]

How has it been 11 years since I subscribed! It's crazy

[@E-A-Z-Y]

Best duo on the Internet

[@katr2771]

"Instagram cancels me out." LMAO 9:44

[@user-un8jx8yo7z]

I feel like Rhett and Link could be even more searched in the future. They called 2014 the peak but I feel like it's more like a peak.

[@tessae.roberts6538]

Link’s What?!? Face after Roaches and Math got me on repeat! 😂🤣😀

[@TheseCheeseball]

Link we love you!!! I hope he knows he's just as appreciated as rhett, we love both our southern bois

[@tjadams8654]

I hope they make more music videos on the Rhett and Link channel! Were due for one big production video or a few smaller production ones were they have a special guest to sing about hamsters or missing teeth at waterparks.