Hoidub

Hoidub is a term used in some online communities to describe a form of remixing that combines a primary video or audio source with a dubbed track, often crafted to produce humor, satire, or alternate interpretations. The practice emphasizes timing, synchronization, and sonic contrast between the original source and the new narration.

Techniques vary: in video-centric hoidub, a new dialogue track is synchronized to lip movements or action, sometimes with added sound effects; in audio-only hoidub, voices reinterpret the original scene or speech without altering the visuals.

Etymology is uncertain; the term appears in online discussions from the mid-2010s onward and spread across platforms such as video sites and forums. It is often described as part of remix culture rather than a distinct genre.

Reception is mixed: proponents view hoidub as a creative form of expression that repurposes existing material, while critics raise concerns about copyright, originality, and the potential for misrepresentation.

Related concepts include dubbing, mashups, remix culture, and memes.