The song, which lasts only 35 seconds, is essentially a sung-through version of comedian George Carlin's seven dirty words routine: shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits,[2] with the addition of fart, turd, and twat (words which Carlin had also mentioned in follow ups to the routine).

[3] Recorded in 1999, it was distributed as a promotional single for the band's third album, Enema of the State.

"Family Reunion" originated during the band's live concerts, where they created the song while joking around.

Numerous live recordings exist, most notably on the band's sole live album, The Mark, Tom and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)

In 2015, Rolling Stone contributor Andy Greene named it the band's "single most juvenile song.