The video remained largely obscure until it was uploaded to YouTube in .
: It gained widespread popularity on forums like 4chan and Reddit, where it was rebranded with the Islamophobic slogan " Remove Kebab ".
: Often referred to in meme culture as "Dat Face Soldier," the accordionist's identity has been subject to speculation, though some mistakenly identified him as Novislav Đajić. Meme Evolution and "Remove Kebab" Serbia Strong perfect loop (original version reupload)
Following the , where the perpetrator livestreamed himself listening to the song, YouTube and other platforms began removing original uploads that had reached millions of views.
: Modern reuploads, such as "perfect loops," are designed for continuous playback, often stripped of the atrocity footage found in earlier remixes to focus on the comical or rhythmic elements of the performance. Controversy and Removal The video remained largely obscure until it was
The video titled "" is a modern digital artifact of a 1990s Serbian nationalist propaganda song originally known as " Karadžiću, vodi Srbe svoje " (English: " Karadžić, Lead Your Serbs ") . While the original footage dates back to the Yugoslav Wars, it became a global internet phenomenon and a controversial far-right meme often referred to as " Remove Kebab ". Historical Origins and Composition
: Early internet versions were often "vandalized" edits by Croatian director Pavle Vranjican , which juxtaposed the music with footage of war-time internment camps to satirize the original message. Meme Evolution and "Remove Kebab" Following the ,
: The video features four men in Serbian paramilitary uniforms. Known performers include singer Željko Grmuša, trumpet player Nenad Tintor, and keyboardist Slobodan Vrga.