The Origin of a Remix Craze: Amol Rajan's Take on the Significance of a University Challenge Question

This article tells the story of how a best-selling writer, Nathan Filer, caused a viral sensation on Twitter because of a comment he made about a University Challenge episode. Filer had been watching a previous week's show and was playing catch-up when he saw a question about jungle music. He jokingly posted on Twitter, asking someone to sample a quote from the show where the host said they needed jungle music instead of drum 'n' bass. The post gained widespread attention and led to remixes, invitations to play at events, and write-ups in the press. The author of the article reflects on how the viral moment has reconnected him with his younger self and the love he had for jungle music. He also discusses how social media, despite its flaws, can bring people together and create positive communities. The article concludes with the author's appreciation for Filer's use of the term "junglist revival" in his profile and his belief that jungle music is needed instead of drum 'n' bass.