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Gavin Dorman, 10 refers to a series of memes based on a viral image of a blonde, smiling child in a satirical article by The Onion titled "Kids React To Climate Change," in which a boy named Gavin Dorman, age 10, reacts by saying, "Honestly, it's fine. I have a feeling I wasn't going to do much with my life anyway."

The article was released in mid-July 2023 and spread over the following years. The context-free image of Gavin Dorman and his caption went viral on TikTok and Instagram Reels in late August through September 2026 as the subject of reposts and edits, including recaption edits of the original that change his quote.

Origin

On July 17th, 2023, The Onion^[1] published a satirical article titled, "Kids React To Climate Change." At the bottom of the article are several fake reactions to climate change from children, including a child named Gavin Dorman, age 10. He is quoted as saying, "Honestly, it's fine. I have a feeling I wasn't going to do much with my life anyway."

Spread

The screenshot of Gavin Dorman and his quote from The Onion piece went viral starting in late August 2026.

For example, on August 20th, 2026, Instagram^[2] user blephin_ posted the screenshot, garnering over 211,000 likes in three weeks.

On August 26th, TikToker^[3] @ithoughtiknewhim posted an edit that makes it appear as if Gavin Dorman died of a fatal heart attack, garnering over 504,000 views in two weeks.

On August 30th, TikToker^[4] @ashleyyyh1ll posted a video where she asks viewers who Gavin Dorman is, garnering over 140,000 views in two weeks.

On September 2nd, TikToker^[5] @j_11.201 posted an image of the Gavin Dorman photograph appearing in one of their school textbooks, garnering over 596,000 views in a week.

On September 3rd, 2026, TikToker^[6] @miaow3333 posted a Healing edit of Gavin Dorman, recaptioning the quote to "Honestly, it's great. I have a feeling I was going to do alot with my life anyway," garnering over 675,000 views in a week.

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