The viral clip has been sampled and referenced extensively in Polish pop culture, particularly in hip-hop:
The meme comes from a live report by a (Ewa Michalska) in 2007 regarding a train derailment in Nowogard . When asked about the probable causes of the accident, she became flustered and stated: szyny_byly_zle
: The rap collective released their own version, "szyny były złe" , in 2020 as part of the chillwagon 2.0 project. The viral clip has been sampled and referenced
The phrase (the rails were bad) is a famous Polish internet meme originating from a live TV news report. It is widely used to mock awkward explanations or technical blunders. Origin: The TVP Incident It is widely used to mock awkward explanations
"Najprawdopodobniej albo szyny, które nie są równe, albo po prostu, no tak jak mówiłam we wcześniejszym wejściu, szyny były złe... a podwozie też było złe."
: Today, the phrase is often used sarcastically to provide a nonsensical or overly simple reason for a failure. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more szyny były złe - song and lyrics by chillwagon | Spotify
: Released a popular track titled "Szyny były złe" in 2015 (album Nielegal 215 ), which samples the reporter's voice.