Memes have become a part of our daily lives, but while the image behind a meme is static, the people are not. They continue to live life, to grow up and grow old. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where are they now?“, then we’ve got the answers.
1. Bad Luck Brian:
Photo Credit: Kyle Craven, Kent State University Alumni Association
Kyle Craven became “Bad Luck Brian” when a friend posted his seventh-grade yearbook photo to Reddit.
2. Overly Attached Girlfriend:
Laina Morris became famous as the “Overly Attached Girlfriend” after creating the character for a parody video of Justin Beiber’s “Boyfriend”, which she uploaded to YouTube for a contest.
3. Success Kid:
Photo Credit: Laney Griner / SammySuccessKid
Sam Griner was just 11 months old when the photo for his now-iconic meme was taken.
4. Ermahgerd:
Photo Credit: Maggie Goldenberger
Maggie Goldenberger was actually spending some time in India when a friend back home informed her that a picture of her when she was 11 had gone viral!
5. Scumbag Steve:
Photo Credit: Blake Boston
The original photo of Blake Boston, which eventually turned into the “Scumbag Steve” meme, was taken by his mom.
6. Disaster Girl:
Photo Credit: David Roth, zoeroth
“Disaster Girl” Zoe Roth was just four years old when this picture was taken. Now she’s an adult!
7. Hipster Barista:
Photo Credit: vanguardaudiolabs, DustinColeMmm
Dustin Mattson, the face behind the meme, is actually a barista in real life. However, he doesn’t exactly love his meme status since it makes fun of his profession.
8. Doge:
Photo Credit: kabosumama
The Japanese dog known as “Doge” has made us all smile at one time or another. There was a terrible April Fool’s hoax that claimed Doge was dead, but thankfully she’s still alive and well!
9. First World Problems:
Photo Credit: Tiegrabberpods, silviabottini
Silvia Bottini, the face of this popular meme, is actually a professional actor in real life.
10. Side-Eyeing Chloe:
Photo Credit: Lily & Chloe Official, lilyandchloeofficial
Chloe and her sister, Lily, are big kids now and have an adorable Instagram account.
11. Holding a Fart Next to a Cute Girl:
As perfect as this image is, Michael McGee didn’t actually need to fart when this photo was taken. It’s just a funny face he makes that happened to go viral.
12. Grumpy Cat:
Photo Credit: Cataliades, realgrumpycat
Saving the best for last, we’ve got everyone’s favorite angry kitty, “Grumpy Cat”… who’s real name is Tardar Sauce.
