The Whitest Kids U' Know
A cult sketch comedy troupe whose anarchic, boundary-pushing humor on Fuse and IFC defined a generation of internet comedy fans.
Born 1981 (age 45)·American television series·Birthday: October 26·Millennials
Biography
The Whitest Kids U' Know emerged from New York's downtown comedy scene, a tight-knit group of friends who turned their raw, often darkly absurd sketches into a television phenomenon. Premiering in 2007, their show stood out for its fearless, low-budget aesthetic and a willingness to tackle taboo subjects with a mix of sharp satire and sheer silliness. While never a mainstream smash, it developed a fervent cult following, with sketches like "The Grapist" and "Lincoln" becoming viral staples long before the term was commonplace. The troupe's dynamic was anchored by Trevor Moore's manic energy and Zach Cregger's everyman charm, but each member brought a distinct flavor. Their untimely end in 2011 felt premature to fans, but their legacy lived on through relentless online sharing, influencing a wave of digital comedians who admired their uncompromising voice.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
The was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When The Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
The's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Produced and starred in five seasons of their eponymous sketch series, which aired on Fuse and later IFC from 2007 to 2011.
- Cultivated a massive post-broadcast audience, with key sketches amassing tens of millions of views on YouTube.
- Successfully funded a feature film, 'The Civil War on Drugs,' through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $100,000.
- Their sketch 'The Grapist' became a lasting internet meme and a prime example of their dark, absurdist style.
Did You Know?
The group originally formed and began performing together while attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Member Sam Brown is also an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist.
Trevor Moore pursued a solo music comedy career, releasing albums like 'Drunk Texts to Myself.'
The troupe reunited for a live-streamed sketch show on Twitch in 2020, directly engaging with their fanbase.
“Comedy is about finding the line and then deliberately putting your foot over it.”
