Rhett & Link
American comedy duo, musicians, and internet personalities renowned for musical comedy sketches and hosting Good Mythical Morning.Met in first grade in Buies Creek, North Carolina; both graduated from NC State University with engineering degrees; began creating videos together in 2000; gained viral fame with 'I'm on a Boat' parody (2009); launched Good Mythical Morning in 2012; co-founded Mythical Entertainment.
- Despite engineering backgrounds, they abandoned corporate careers to pursue entertainment full-time after winning a $1,000 video contest in 2006.
- Their 2009 'Epic Rap Battle: Nerd vs. Geek' became a viral hit, leading to collaborations with YouTube stars like Smosh and mainstream brands.
- Faced controversy in 2020 when they publicly apologized for historical use of racially insensitive imagery in early sketches, committing to improved inclusivity.
- Pioneered 'Internetainers' concept through business ventures like Mythical Entertainment and innovative ad formats integrating sponsors into content organically.