About the track
The "Swine Flu Skank" is a viral song and video released in May 2009 by the Rollin' G recording artists Pilot and J Star. The song, which quickly gained popularity on YouTube, reminds people to "catch it, bin it, kill it" to protect themselves from swine flu germs.YouTube: Swine Flu Skank
Swine Flu Skank Video
In the video for the song the "Swine Flu Skank", Pilot and J Star are seen sitting in an apartment watching a news report on the swine flu epidemic. The news report can be heard telling people to remember to contain any flu-related germs as best they can.
Pilot and J Star burst into a song and dance that repeats the instructions, "catch it, bin it, kill it" to avoid the spread of swine flu germs. "Catch it, bin it, kill it" refers to coughing or sneezing into a tissue, throwing the tissue away and then sanitizing your hands.
Pilot and J Star can then be heard singing the lyrics, "Don't come around here with your flu symptoms. 'Coz I don't want to die dude."YouTube: Swine Flu SkankSwine Flu ABC: Swine Flu Skank Lyrics
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Fast Facts
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Song Title
"Swine Flu Skank"
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Recording Artists
Pilot and J StarMySpace: Pilot
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Real Names
Aron Jervis and Jay DolphinYouTube: Swine Flu Skank
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Pilot and J Star are recording artists from Rollin' G in London, EnglandMySpace: Pilot
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"Swine Flu Skank" video first appeared on the Uproar UK websiteYouTube: Swine Flu Skank
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Uploaded the "Swine Flu Skank" video to YouTube on May 8, 2009YouTube: Swine Flu Skank
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Video had 302,774 views as of May 22, 2009YouTube: Swine Flu Skank
