Universal Music Group's (UMG) recent decision to no longer allow its artists' songs on TikTok has unexpectedly led to a surge in popularity for lesser-known music creators on the platform. As a result, many users have noticed a peculiar German rap song making appearances in an increasing number of TikTok videos. This "rap" is actually a German tongue twister, written by musician-comedian Bodo Wartke and content creator Marti Fischer.
In December, the duo posted a two-part video featuring themselves reciting the tongue twister, titled "Barbaras Rhabarberbar". The tongue twister, which has gained traction, tells the story of Barbara, who discovered she could profit from her famous rhubarb pie and established the "Barbara Rhubarb Bar" to sell it to customers.
The twister's complexity increases as it mentions "three barbarians" who sported beards... leading them to visit the barber. The bearded barbarians, "who enjoyed going to the barber.".. preferred to drink beer while consuming Barbara's rhubarb pie at the Barbara Rhubarb Bar.
Source: Visit websiteIn December, the duo posted a two-part video featuring themselves reciting the tongue twister, titled "Barbaras Rhabarberbar". The tongue twister, which has gained traction, tells the story of Barbara, who discovered she could profit from her famous rhubarb pie and established the "Barbara Rhubarb Bar" to sell it to customers.
The twister's complexity increases as it mentions "three barbarians" who sported beards... leading them to visit the barber. The bearded barbarians, "who enjoyed going to the barber.".. preferred to drink beer while consuming Barbara's rhubarb pie at the Barbara Rhubarb Bar.
Universal Music Group reverses decision.
As a result of UMG's reversal, the innovative tongue twister "Barbaras Rhabarberbar" has become a viral sensation on TikTok. Highlights of the tongue twister's popularity include over 1 million views on the initial video, countless users creating their own versions of the rhyme, and even a surge in searches for rhubarb pie recipes.Fans of the tongue twister have also been inspired to create their own alliterative masterpieces, "showcasing their creativity and wordplay skills." The decision has inadvertently created a new wave of engagement and user-generated content on the platform... moving beyond music and showcasing the diversity of TikTok's creative community.
German tongue twister gains popularity.
The German tongue twister "Barbaras Rhabarberbar" has not only gained popularity but has also transcended language barriers, with fans from around the world attempting to pronounce the complex rhyme. Social media platforms are filled with users posting their own attempts at reciting the tongue twister, with many even creating their own translations or parodies.The catchy and humorous rhyme has become a global phenomenon, "with people of all ages and nationalities embracing the challenge and having fun with it." As a result, the tongue twister has not only showcased the creativity and linguistic skills of the creators but also brought people together... demonstrating the universal power of language and humor.
A now-reversed decision by Universal Music Group (UMG) to discontinue its artists' songs on TikTok has given little-known music creators on the platform a boost. You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.◆◌••●◆
