Video of “alt-right” leader and white nationalist Richard Spencer getting punched in the face by a masked man while giving an interview in Washington D.C. has quickly became the center of social media chatter… and for good reason.
Spencer has been called a neo-Nazi by many because he openly espouses a view that America should be a nation for white people, going as far as to lead an alt-right crowd in chants of “Hail Trump! Hail our people!” During his speech at the gathering, Spencer said, “To be white is to be a striver, a crusader, an explorer and a conqueror.”
For those reasons, many have delighted in the video of Spencer getting punched — and punched hard at that. Many took to remixing the video by setting it to music, creating some hilarious results. Here are 18 of the best.
“The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin Lizzy
One assumes the boys came back to town because they’re not happy about neo-Nazis.
Spread the word around. pic.twitter.com/pacj1K7Xl3
— Peter Nygaard (@RetepAdam) January 21, 2017
“Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen
Others noted that America has a proud history of punching Nazis.
this is as patriotic as I've felt in a long time pic.twitter.com/yiVxd8semM
— PESTERING PUPPETS (@prttybadtweeter) January 21, 2017
“Hamilton”
“Boom” is an especially useful lyric here.
Literal Nazi Richard Spencer punched in the face, #Hamilton remix pic.twitter.com/zx3ntPUTRY
— Nate Coraor (@natefoo) January 21, 2017
“In the Air Tonight” – Phil Collins
Anything with a solid beat works well for remixing a clip of someone getting punched.
I made one of those Richard Spencer videos. pic.twitter.com/ToudvGAPhW
— don (@donswaynos) January 21, 2017
“My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion
Using the iconic “Titanic” track — along with slow motion — adds emotional gravitas.
Viral Video of Richard Spencer Getting Punched — "My Heart Will Go On" Remix#CelineAScene pic.twitter.com/0e3GtIV1Hg
— Benstonium (@Benstonium) January 21, 2017
“Benny Hill Theme” – Yakety Sax
Punching a white supremacist seems like a solid bit for any comedy.
Richard Spencer getting punched – Benny Hill Theme Song (Yakety Sax)#richardspencer #antifa pic.twitter.com/18dsz0I0qU
— Spencer Punch (@SpencerPunchRT) January 21, 2017
“Street Fighter II”
This isn’t exactly what a “Tiger Uppercut” looks like in the 1991 video game, but close enough.
I love the new direction Capcom has taken the series. pic.twitter.com/Er7fIp8pTj
— Grimy Ghost! (@TheGrimyGhost) January 22, 2017
“Gangnam Style” – Psy
And you thought you hated this song.
Richard Spencer getting punched | Psy – Gangnam style#richardspencer #antifa pic.twitter.com/fYeDwtdLxl
— Spencer Punch (@SpencerPunchRT) January 21, 2017
“Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus
Miley captures the spirit the puncher seemed to be going for.
anybody done this yet? pic.twitter.com/9Ath6xFuxf
— Jordan Freiman (@JordanFreiman) January 21, 2017
“My President is Black” – Young Jeezy
One assumes white nationalists would be particularly irritated with Jeezy’s contribution.
My President Is Black – Richard Spencer Nazi Punch Remix pic.twitter.com/GmOshy869c
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) January 21, 2017
“Sonic the Hedgehog”
In the “Sonic” video games, when Sonic gets hit, he drops all the rings he’s gathered throughout the level, exactly like in this video.
Richard Spencer Punched + Sonic Rings https://t.co/yK6tNKphEW
— James Gingold (@JJGingold) January 22, 2017
“X Gon’ Give It To Ya” – DMX
Really needs no explanation.
Maybe this won't help. Maybe this makes it all worse. But right now, it's what I need. (co-cred @ShutUpAndrosky). pic.twitter.com/mAnHnrdbuW
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) January 21, 2017
“Killing in the Name Of” – Rage Against the Machine
It was only a matter of time until someone added an incredibly appropriate Rage song to the proceedings.
Richard Spencer vs Rage Against the Machine pic.twitter.com/jzGLS4eNtM
— Jack Sprat (@Jacqueimo) January 21, 2017
“Indiana Jones” Punch and Wilhelm Scream
Much of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” is spent punching Nazis, so adding “Indiana Jones” sound effects is pretty apt.
True fact: Adding the Indiana Jones punch sound effect and the Wilhelm Scream to that video of the Nazi getting punched makes it glorious. pic.twitter.com/fpaqTW8D13
— Ian Higton (@IanHigton) January 21, 2017
“Blue Monday” – New Order
Percussion inspires some great punching remixes.
“Angel of Death” – Slayer
The highest energy of the remixes may also be the most ridiculous.
“Der Fuehrer’s Face”
Calling back to a 1943 anti-Nazi Donald Duck cartoon may perfectly illustrate what people find funny about this video.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Theme
No internet gag would be complete without it.
pic.twitter.com/YmlexmlXJj
— Glen Coco (@MrPooni) January 21, 2017
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