Two people from famous memes: Hide the Pain Harold and Bad Luck Brian.

Meet The 10 Real People Behind Some Of The Most Famous Memes

These people have gone on to become some of the most famous memes out there. Whether they intended to go viral or not, they've achieved a lot more fame than they expected, and they've been posted countless times as advice animals, exploitable templates and more. From old memes to new memes, these characters have lived on in a manner that feels timeless.

They've become so easily recognizable in the online community that we often forget there are actual people behind these memes, so today, we've gathered some of the most influential people in the meme world to share their real names, feelings about being a meme, the story behind the images or anything else of note. Now, you can learn tons of trivia facts about these popular memes that have withstood years of reposts, because who wouldn't want to know more about why Bad Luck Brian looks so miserable, or what happened to Scumbag Steve after he was made into a meme? Find out here with some unexpected meme facts.

Side Eye Chloe

MEME FACTS Side Eye Chloe was created because of a Disney trip announcement Chloe Clem's parents surprised her and her sister Lily with a trip to Disneyland and revealed it to them on video. Despite her sister's excitement, Chloe did not appear amused whatsoever. She's still a kid nowadays, and she's sold her original picture as an NFT for roughly $76,000 USD. Know Your Meme

Almost Politically Correct Redneck

MEME FACTS Almost Politically Correct Redneck was a Halloween costume The man in the image, named Zach Downey, cut his hair for a last minute Halloween costume, and his wife took the picture and uploaded it. Soon, Downey's photo became the face for incorrect stereotypes everywhere, despite Downey himself claiming he's not a redneck or hillbily. DO Know Your Meme

Overly Attached Girlfriend

MEME FACTS Overly Attached Girlfriend comes from a Justin Bieber parody video Laina Morris uploaded her video in 2012, and it was actually about an overly attached girlfriend. The video has since gone viral, amassing over 21 million views. Laina is well aware of her fame online, and she created similar videos after the first one achieved such fame, though those days are now long behind her. Know Your Meme C

PTSD Clarinet Boy

MEME FACTS PTSD Clarinet Boy is now a teacher in Texas After posting his awkward photo online, PTSD Clarinet Boy has been elusive about his identity. Very few people know who he is and he's never been public about his name, but a few people allegedly know him in real life and say he's been teaching in Texas, and his students seem to recognize him. Know Your Meme

Scumbag Steve

MEME FACTS Scumbag Steve is also known for his rap career Scumbag Steve, actually named Blake Boston, became famous due to his meme, but always aspired to be a more influential rapper. He used his fame as Scumbag Steve to create the song and music video "Scumbag Steve Overture," which gained popularity across many platforms very quickly. Know Your Meme 3

Disaster Girl

MEME FACTS Disaster Girl's dad is responsible for the photo, called "Firestarter" 38 Zoe Roth watched a training drill for her local fire department one night, and while doing so, her dad snapped this photo of her smiling suspiciously. He uploaded it himself, and this image obviously went viral, creating "Disaster Girl." Zoe Roth is now 21, and her NFT of the image sold for approximately $470,000. Know Your Meme

GigaChad

MEME FACTS GigaChad is essentially a cryptid in the online community G GigaChad is believed to be a real person, despite being heavily photoshopped. His name is believed to be Ernest Khalimov, and part of the reason he's so elusive is that he has no online presence. Khalimov is rumored to be resistant to interviews and says he does not even know what a podcast is, further confusing and entertaining fans who want to confirm his identity. Know Your Meme

Distracted Boyfriend

MEME FACTS The Distracted Boyfriend image is one of many in a stock photo series 3 The man appearing in this meme has been identified only as "Mario," and the photos were taken by Antionio Guillem. Mario claims shooting this picture was an awkward experience, since there were others nearby watching and he had to make that face for the camera. Other images in the series provide different dramatic stories for every character here. Know Your Meme

Bad Luck Brian

MEME FACTS intentionally Bad Luck Brian botched his yearbook photo In an interview with Know Your Meme, Kyle Craven explained he was in high school when the infamous picture was taken. He says he rubbed his eyes and dressed terribly in order to create the most awkward photo possible. Now, he's working at a church construction company in Ohio. 10 3 Know Your Meme

Hide The Pain Harold

MEME FACTS Hide The Pain Harold is a retired engineer from Hungary Harold's real name is András Arató. He's from Hungary, where he worked as an electrical engineer, and he's enjoying his fame as a viral meme. He was discovered by a stock photographer in a vacation photo, who shot many more photos of him that went on to become the memes we know and love today. Know Your Meme C




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