Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song) is a viral internet song and accompanying video that gained popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The song is characterized by its repetitive lyrics, simple melody, and low-budget production. It is often categorized as an example of early internet meme culture and "outsider music."
The song features two young children, understood to be siblings, performing the song. The brother, who is slightly older, sings the main verses, while the sister provides backing vocals and occasional spoken word interjections. The lyrics predominantly consist of the question "Do you know?" repeated several times, followed by simple statements about ping pong. Examples include statements such as "I like ping pong," "Ping pong is my game," and "I have a ping pong ball."
The video accompanying the song features the children performing the song in a home setting. The video's amateur quality, combined with the song's simple and repetitive nature, contributed significantly to its viral spread. The earnestness of the children's performance, despite its perceived low quality, also resonated with viewers and helped to solidify its position as a cult internet classic.
The song's popularity led to numerous parodies, remixes, and covers, further solidifying its place in internet meme history. It remains a recognizable and often-referenced piece of early viral content, representing a time when simpler, less polished videos could achieve widespread recognition online.