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In November 2025, the poem was adapted into a full-color picture book titled , illustrated by Neal Layton. This release brought the viral performance full circle, turning a decades-old oral poem and modern meme back into a physical book for new generations. Neal Layton Illustrates Hot Food: Nice! by Michael Rosen

The "Nice" meme is an iconic internet phenomenon featuring British children's author and poet Michael Rosen. It originates from his performance of the poem , specifically the moment he describes a potato being "cool into the mouth" followed by a distinctive tongue click and the word "Nice" (often transcribed as "Noice"). Origins and Popularity Michael Rosen Nice

: A 2008 video of Rosen performing the poem became his channel's most popular video , amassing over 55 million views. By 2015, the specific "Nice" clip became a viral sensation used in countless GIFs, YouTube Poops (YTPs), and reaction videos. In November 2025, the poem was adapted into

: The expression is so well-known that many use it without knowing its origin as a children's poem. Rosen has even recreated the meme in recent years, much to the delight of his online fans. Recent Developments by Michael Rosen The "Nice" meme is an

: The poem "Hot Food" tells a humorous story about a family eating potatoes that are too hot. While the children blow on theirs to cool them down, the father puts a hot potato straight into his mouth.