Back in 2018, YouTuber MindofRez shared a video of his younger brother setting off on his first day of school. When the kid's yellow ride arrived, he announced, "Jayden's bus is here!" The quote has since become a meme.

It all started when the clip was reposted on TikTok this past month, where editors gave it a wholesome vibe with glitzy lens flares and the song "Free Mind" by Tems. But no matter how emotional or nostalgic the edits may seem, the prevailing joke appears to be about the "short bus" that picks up Jayden.

Now that he's all grown up, the clip is funny to longtime viewers of the channel. But for those out of the loop, what is the "Jayden's Bus is Here" meme? Who started it and why? Let's explain.

What's The Original 'Jayden's Bus Is Here' Video?

The "Jayden's Bus Is Here" clip comes from a vlog posted by YouTuber MindofRez in late August 2018. His two younger brothers, Jayden and Kaylen, were setting off to school. For 12-year-old Jayden, he was heading into seventh grade.

At the video's 1:57 timestamp, MindofRez compliments Jayden's outfit, seen wearing a white polo, khaki shorts and some Jordans to pair. His blonde hair is cut in a short buzz.

The now-famous quote about Jayden's bus arriving occurs at the video's 3:27-minute mark. Jayden is seen walking out the door with his brother following him. The direct quote is, "Jayden's bus is here! Whoa!"

Where Did The 'Jayden's Bus Is Here' Meme Come From?

At the beginning of October 2025, a TikTok user named @urgonnacomeback decided to make an edit with the "Jayden's Bus Is Here" clip, characterized by shake transitions, the song "Free Mind" by Tems and the Battle Bus horn sound effect from Fortnite.

The ingredients embedded nostalgia and positive energy into the clip. Watching it might evoke a viewer's own experience of sending off their younger siblings on a school day. Alternatively, the clip was supposed to be nostalgia bait for the MindofRez fandom.

Regardless, the edit went viral, amassing over two million views in a short timeframe.

@urgonnacomeback woah #juggedit #edit #mindofrez ♬ original sound – wick,yako!

The video's comments were largely about the "short bus" that was revealed, which is characteristic of special needs students. "He didn’t have to show the bus 😭," read one top comment, attaching a meme with Pops.

Subsequent edits and viral videos built on the punchline, often showing smaller and smaller buses for comedic effect. Others played on the wholesome nature of the main edit by going deeper into the ethereal effects bag and pulling out anything that gave Jayden's bus a more angelic tint.

@luh_nixk4 #fypシ #makemefamous #dontletthisflop #xyzbca #wockst★rz #funny ♬ Jaydens Bus is here – ghoul4831

@ghoul4831 Jayden’s bus arrived #fyp #foryoupage #mindofrez #mindofrezjayden #viral ♬ Jaydens Bus is here – ghoul4831

Who Is Jayden From The MindofRez YouTube Channel?

Jayden is the middle child in the MindofRez family. He's a fan favorite, but that doesn't mean he's had it easy when it comes to comments and jokes at his expense.

In late 2017, MindofRez and his mom got in front of the camera to address some of the concerns about Jayden. They expressed that many of the comments about Jayden were ill-informed. A lot of viewers wanted to know why he didn't talk much and why he was rarely in the video content.

MindofRez and his mom revealed that Jayden does have autism. "I never questioned God why," Jayden's mom said in the video, "I just accepted him the way he is, and I love him the way he is.

What Are Some More 'Jayden's Bus Is Here' Memes?

@chrisrobiox JAYDENS BUS IS HERE🥹✌️‼️ my bad if u dont like the ending🫩 #roblox #robloxmemes #coems🤑 #memes #jaydenbus ♬ original sound – [⭐️] Chris Roblox

@pyt_.aidaaa #jaydensbusishere #jayden #fyp ♬ original sound – [⭐️] Chris Roblox

@j_brxxzy2 Jayden's bus has arrived /// Ty 4 3k likes🙏 #fyp #mindofrez #foryoupage #mindofrezjayden #viral ♬ Jaydens Bus is here – ghoul4831

@mirage_films6 #jaydensbusishere #smallbus #khabylamemechanism #blowthisupforme #fyp ♬ Jaydens Bus is here – ghoul4831

@v6ixx0 jadens bus is here! woahh 😲😲😲 | #meme #fyp #xyzbca #jadensbusishere #joke ♬ Haunted Water – Spellling

@worldsbest9 #fyp #viral #jaydensbusishere ♬ Jaydens Bus is here – ghoul4831

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For the full history of Jayden's Bus Is Here, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.