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Hey, I've been seeing this around /b/ for the past while, and I've been wondering what people think of this, being how much and often it's used, or even its origin.
People use it a lot from what I've seen for its intended purpose, as showing what they themselves were like, but it also spans many different fictional characters, too.
Here's a few I've found, along with the template.

But this seems like a really widespread thing, it covers different races, sexes, classes, interests, and even ages.

looks interesting
is the one were he joins the army from a song?
i get the feeling it is

Reminds me of
https://knowyourmeme.com/forums/meme-research/topics/2556-post-your-avatar-self

Yeah, it seems quite similar. At the very least, it has the same guy in the template, which leads me to believe that those may be sort of related, with one showing one's internet persona, while this is showing one as they progress through life.
And buterrin, that's from Forrest Gump.

Have seen this around

There is also one with "hobbies", "job" and stuff like that

Yeah, this is somewhat of a combination between the Avatar Self and DO THE TIME WARP! Art Meme memes.

I believe at its current state, it's notable enough. If more research goes into this new unoriginal phenomenon, a good article can surely be easily made.

Here's some links to get you started:
- Chan4Chan archived image [Muhammad]
- /tg/ archive
- NeoGAF Thread

Sweet, thanks Jostin.

If any resident /b/tards would be willing to help me look for the origin, I would greatly appreciate the help.

I approve of this.

I'm going off on vacation, so if anyone has any information, post it here. I'll write the article when I get back in about 2 weeks.

This is not a meme.

I have seen a similar meme on Deviant art that involves drawing the same character but at different ages.

http://amberneely.deviantart.com/art/Character-Meme-I-Ages-123746124