Introduction

The Bedtime Paradox is a humorous and exploitable cartoon series derived from a webcomic by K.C. Green, where a child requests a paradox instead of a traditional bedtime story.

Background

The Bedtime Paradox originates from a webcomic by K.C. Green that invites creativity, as a child tucked into bed asks his father for a "bedtime paradox." Since its debut in Green's Gunshow series in 2011, it has inspired numerous parodies and edits, showcasing alternative paradoxes and humorous interpretations.

How It Began

The original comic was published on June 15th, 2011, on K.C. Green's Gunshow website. On September 10th, 2013, a Tumblr user named claxdio-fx shared the first known edit of the "Bedtime Paradox," replacing the original dialog with the Pinocchio paradox. This post quickly gained traction, accumulating over 1,000 notes within two years.

Meme Evolution

On May 12th, 2014, a FunnyJunk user named fridayiminlove compiled five derivatives of the meme, garnering over 25,000 views and 533 points within two years. Additionally, on August 18th, Imgur user Loppervintsy reposted this compilation, achieving more than 11,000 points and 600,000 views in the following two years.