Vielen Dank für die Blumen, which translates as thank you very much for the flowers, is a German-language song associated with Austrian singer Udo Jürgens, whose warm vocal style made him a lasting figure in German schlager music. The title phrase itself has long been used in German-speaking countries as a polite, slightly formal way to express gratitude, which helps explain why the short chorus travels so well outside its original context. Online, the clip circulates mainly as a sincere thank-you sound for birthdays, retirements and appreciation posts, rather than as a parody.