So The First Night Isnt Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games

2015Catchphrase / video edit templatesemi-active

Also known as: First Night FNAF Meme · Markiplier First Night Jumpscare

So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games is a 2015 Markiplier catchphrase from Five Nights at Freddy's 4, cut short by an immediate Nightmare Chica jumpscare that launched countless remix and edit variations.

"So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games" is a catchphrase meme from a 2015 Markiplier video where he confidently assures viewers about Five Nights at Freddy's 4, only to get immediately jumpscared by Nightmare Chica. The clip became a popular remix and edit template on YouTube starting in 2020, with creators adding music, zoom effects, and alternate audio over the jumpscare moment.

TL;DR

"So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games" is a catchphrase meme from a 2015 Markiplier video where he confidently assures viewers about Five Nights at Freddy's 4, only to get immediately jumpscared by Nightmare Chica.

Overview

The meme centers on a specific moment from Markiplier's Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough where he delivers a casual, reassuring line about the first night not being that bad. Seconds later, Nightmare Chica appears and jumpscares him, causing Markiplier to scream and fall back in his chair2. The sharp contrast between his confident setup and the immediate punishment makes the clip a perfect comedic template. Editors typically build up the calm quote, then replace or augment the jumpscare with unexpected music, zooms, or audio from other memes2.

On July 24, 2015, Markiplier uploaded part one of his Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough to YouTube2. During the first night, at the in-game time of 5 a.m., Markiplier casually tells viewers "okay, so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games, so I'll play through" before walking to the right door, opening it, and turning on the flashlight2. Nightmare Chica immediately appears, jumpscaring him. Markiplier screams and falls backward out of his chair. The original video picked up 37.5 million views over six years2.

Origin & Background

Platform
YouTube (source video), YouTube (meme edits)
Key People
Markiplier, king's studio's 2007, Footsock
Date
2015 (origin), 2020-2021 (viral spread)
Year
2015

On July 24, 2015, Markiplier uploaded part one of his Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough to YouTube. During the first night, at the in-game time of 5 a.m., Markiplier casually tells viewers "okay, so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games, so I'll play through" before walking to the right door, opening it, and turning on the flashlight. Nightmare Chica immediately appears, jumpscaring him. Markiplier screams and falls backward out of his chair. The original video picked up 37.5 million views over six years.

How It Spread

The clip sat largely untouched as meme material for several years until February 2, 2020, when YouTuber "king's studio's 2007" uploaded an isolated clip of the moment, which pulled in 681,594 views within a year.

The real meme explosion kicked off on April 24, 2020, when YouTuber Footsock posted an edit that swaps the jumpscare audio with EarthBound music while zooming into Markiplier's face. That version hit 600,317 views in its first year. On March 7, 2021, RejectedGecko posted another popular edit that cuts from the Nightmare Chica jumpscare to the "Why Are We Still Here?" audio clip while zooming in on Markiplier's terrified expression. It picked up 72,395 views in eight months.

Through April and May 2021, the catchphrase and clip format spread widely across YouTube as more creators made their own versions with different music, sound effects, and editing styles. The audio also made its way onto soundboard platforms like Voicemod Tuna, where users can play the quote as a meme sound effect.

How to Use This Meme

The format typically follows a simple structure:

1

Play or reference the clip of Markiplier calmly saying "so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games"

2

At the moment Nightmare Chica appears, cut to an unexpected edit. Common choices include swapping in different music (EarthBound, meme songs), adding dramatic zooms on Markiplier's face, or splicing in audio from other memes

3

The comedy comes from the gap between the confident setup and the instant karmic payoff

Fun Facts

Markiplier's original FNAF 4 video had over 37.5 million views by 2021, but the meme edits didn't take off until nearly five years after the original upload.

The isolated clip by "king's studio's 2007" beat several of the meme edits in raw view count, suggesting many viewers just wanted to rewatch the pure jumpscare moment.

The meme is part of a broader tradition of Markiplier jumpscare moments being turned into edit templates, with FNAF content being especially popular for this treatment.

Derivatives & Variations

EarthBound Music Edit

— Footsock's version that plays EarthBound music over the jumpscare while zooming into Markiplier's face. One of the most viewed edits of the meme[2].

"Why Are We Still Here?" Edit

— RejectedGecko's version cuts to the Metal Gear Solid "Why Are We Still Here?" monologue audio over Markiplier's reaction[2].

Soundboard Clips

— The full quote was uploaded to platforms like Voicemod Tuna for use as a meme sound effect in voice chats and streams[1].

Frequently Asked Questions

So The First Night Isnt Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games

2015Catchphrase / video edit templatesemi-active

Also known as: First Night FNAF Meme · Markiplier First Night Jumpscare

So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games is a 2015 Markiplier catchphrase from Five Nights at Freddy's 4, cut short by an immediate Nightmare Chica jumpscare that launched countless remix and edit variations.

"So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games" is a catchphrase meme from a 2015 Markiplier video where he confidently assures viewers about Five Nights at Freddy's 4, only to get immediately jumpscared by Nightmare Chica. The clip became a popular remix and edit template on YouTube starting in 2020, with creators adding music, zoom effects, and alternate audio over the jumpscare moment.

TL;DR

"So The First Night Isn't Usually That Bad In Any Of The Games" is a catchphrase meme from a 2015 Markiplier video where he confidently assures viewers about Five Nights at Freddy's 4, only to get immediately jumpscared by Nightmare Chica.

Overview

The meme centers on a specific moment from Markiplier's Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough where he delivers a casual, reassuring line about the first night not being that bad. Seconds later, Nightmare Chica appears and jumpscares him, causing Markiplier to scream and fall back in his chair. The sharp contrast between his confident setup and the immediate punishment makes the clip a perfect comedic template. Editors typically build up the calm quote, then replace or augment the jumpscare with unexpected music, zooms, or audio from other memes.

On July 24, 2015, Markiplier uploaded part one of his Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough to YouTube. During the first night, at the in-game time of 5 a.m., Markiplier casually tells viewers "okay, so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games, so I'll play through" before walking to the right door, opening it, and turning on the flashlight. Nightmare Chica immediately appears, jumpscaring him. Markiplier screams and falls backward out of his chair. The original video picked up 37.5 million views over six years.

Origin & Background

Platform
YouTube (source video), YouTube (meme edits)
Key People
Markiplier, king's studio's 2007, Footsock
Date
2015 (origin), 2020-2021 (viral spread)
Year
2015

On July 24, 2015, Markiplier uploaded part one of his Five Nights at Freddy's 4 playthrough to YouTube. During the first night, at the in-game time of 5 a.m., Markiplier casually tells viewers "okay, so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games, so I'll play through" before walking to the right door, opening it, and turning on the flashlight. Nightmare Chica immediately appears, jumpscaring him. Markiplier screams and falls backward out of his chair. The original video picked up 37.5 million views over six years.

How It Spread

The clip sat largely untouched as meme material for several years until February 2, 2020, when YouTuber "king's studio's 2007" uploaded an isolated clip of the moment, which pulled in 681,594 views within a year.

The real meme explosion kicked off on April 24, 2020, when YouTuber Footsock posted an edit that swaps the jumpscare audio with EarthBound music while zooming into Markiplier's face. That version hit 600,317 views in its first year. On March 7, 2021, RejectedGecko posted another popular edit that cuts from the Nightmare Chica jumpscare to the "Why Are We Still Here?" audio clip while zooming in on Markiplier's terrified expression. It picked up 72,395 views in eight months.

Through April and May 2021, the catchphrase and clip format spread widely across YouTube as more creators made their own versions with different music, sound effects, and editing styles. The audio also made its way onto soundboard platforms like Voicemod Tuna, where users can play the quote as a meme sound effect.

How to Use This Meme

The format typically follows a simple structure:

1

Play or reference the clip of Markiplier calmly saying "so the first night isn't usually that bad in any of the games"

2

At the moment Nightmare Chica appears, cut to an unexpected edit. Common choices include swapping in different music (EarthBound, meme songs), adding dramatic zooms on Markiplier's face, or splicing in audio from other memes

3

The comedy comes from the gap between the confident setup and the instant karmic payoff

Fun Facts

Markiplier's original FNAF 4 video had over 37.5 million views by 2021, but the meme edits didn't take off until nearly five years after the original upload.

The isolated clip by "king's studio's 2007" beat several of the meme edits in raw view count, suggesting many viewers just wanted to rewatch the pure jumpscare moment.

The meme is part of a broader tradition of Markiplier jumpscare moments being turned into edit templates, with FNAF content being especially popular for this treatment.

Derivatives & Variations

EarthBound Music Edit

— Footsock's version that plays EarthBound music over the jumpscare while zooming into Markiplier's face. One of the most viewed edits of the meme[2].

"Why Are We Still Here?" Edit

— RejectedGecko's version cuts to the Metal Gear Solid "Why Are We Still Here?" monologue audio over Markiplier's reaction[2].

Soundboard Clips

— The full quote was uploaded to platforms like Voicemod Tuna for use as a meme sound effect in voice chats and streams[1].

Frequently Asked Questions