The People Behind Viral Memes, Where Are They Now?

Published on 03/11/2021
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Alex From Target

No one could thoroughly clarify the intent of the Alex From Target meme. It was a picture of a young Target employee loading things into a suitcase. He was asked to perform on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show due to the meme’s success. The author of the meme was a normal young adolescent with a loyal girlfriend and a broad following on Instagram.

Alex From Target

Alex From Target

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Crying, Old Man

When we see an older adult weeping, we normally experience a pang in our hearts, but the Crying Old Man meme turned out to be hilarious. They used the meme to explain lighthearted jokes that could make a frown into a smile. Bernard Cribbins, an actor who starred in Doctor Who, was the brains behind the meme. He took the photo during his last episode on the show, which helped improve the meme.

Crying Old Man

Crying Old Man

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