Introduction

Meme Man is a surreal meme characterized by a 3D rendering of a human head. It serves as the mascot for the Facebook page 'Special meme fresh' and is widely recognized in absurd edits and shitposting.

Background

Meme Man is a distinct grey 3D rendering of a human head that has become a staple within meme culture, particularly on social media platforms. Initially serving as the mascot for the Facebook group 'Special meme fresh,' this image has gained popularity in various absurd and surreal meme formats.

How It Began

The origins of Meme Man date back to August 9, 2014, when the Facebook group 'Special meme fresh' shared the first known version of the character. This image quickly garnered over 500 reactions in under seven years. According to a post by the group on Know Your Meme forums, the 3D model was inspired by a poorly executed human head attempt shared on 4chan’s 3DCG board, before being adapted as the group's profile mascot.

Meme Evolution

Meme Man's popularity surged with various adaptations across social media. On March 4, 2016, a photo of Meme Man accompanied a parody of UKIP's Pledge To Britain, gaining over 100 points on /r/Braveryjerk. The character also appeared on Tumblr in a post that received over 40,000 notes. On October 24, 2015, a four-panel comic featuring Meme Man was posted on Facebook, amassing more than 2,000 likes in five months, and was subsequently reposted on Tumblr, earning over 20,000 notes. In September 2016, the subreddit /r/MemeMan was created, which, as of February 2021, had over 11,000 subscribers. Meme Man's iconic image was further popularized on June 5, 2017, when it was featured in a post that went viral with the caption 'stonks,' receiving over 3,600 likes. Additionally, on October 25, 2017, Urban Dictionary user DankAssSock defined Meme Man as an 'immortal being,' emphasizing his ubiquitous presence in meme culture.