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
The viral clip has been sampled and referenced extensively in Polish pop culture, particularly in hip-hop: szyny_byly_zle
: Released a popular track titled "Szyny były złe" in 2015 (album Nielegal 215 ), which samples the reporter's voice. The phrase (the rails were bad) is a
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: The meme comes from a live report by
"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."