HowToBasic is an Australian[1] YouTube comedy channel that is part of the WBD Ad Sales network,[5] with over 17 million subscribers.

[1] The channel primarily features bizarre and destructive visual gags disguised as how-to tutorials.

[1][2] The channel was briefly suspended on two occasions: once in 2014 and again in late 2015 on presumed violations of YouTube's policy on misleading content.

[1][3] Occasionally, HowToBasic participates in certain holidays and trending topics; some of the videos also feature guest appearances.

Over 80 individuals had a cameo in the video, including Michael Stevens of Vsauce, Markiplier, Casey Neistat, Daym Drops, h3h3productions, jacksfilms, Andy Milonakis, iDubbbz, Boogie2988, JonTron, Maxmoefoe, Jacksepticeye, RoomieOfficial, Aunty Donna, and Post Malone.