The famous “John Pork is calling” meme has experienced a resurgence on social media, particularly on TikTok, nearly six years after its creation. According to Know Your Meme, this character, John Pork, made his initial appearance on Instagram in 2018 under the username @/john. Pork.
John Pork is portrayed as a figure with a pig’s head and a human body, creating a distinctive and somewhat surreal persona. Notably, in 2018, a prevalent theory circulating on Reddit suggested that Pork might be the American YouTuber Technoblade. However, none of these speculations ever turned out to be true.
The recent resurgence of the “pig-man” meme on TikTok has led to the creation of various meme templates and trends associated with John Pork. Some TikTok users even humorously claim to be the real John Pork.
The phrase “John Pork found dead” trending on TikTok likely stems from the meme’s humorous and absurd nature, as internet culture often embraces such trends for entertainment and amusement.
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Why Is ‘John Pork Found Dead’ Trending?
On March 30, 2023, internet rumors regarding the alleged death of John Pork began to circulate. A news story, published on March 29, 2023, by PKB News, claimed that John Pork had been discovered deceased in a river.
The post expressed sympathy for him, stating that people were deeply saddened by the news, and his friends were grieving his loss. John Pork was described as a kind and humble individual who was highly regarded within the pig community.
However, as additional rumors emerged, Snopes quickly debunked this claim. One user emphatically refuted the death rumors by asserting that John Pork was indeed alive and had communicated with them personally. They urged others not to believe the sensationalistic information being spread in the media and expressed confidence that John Pork would return to prove his existence to all doubters.
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Fans React To Viral John Pork Calling Meme Amid Death Rumors
John Pork is Calling pic.twitter.com/2cwqN2oXfp
— aimee (@eboysbiggestfan) March 28, 2023
JOHN PORK IS CALLING! WHAT DO YOU DO??!?! pic.twitter.com/x4iJ8NQKAN
— 5PumpkinzZ ???? #SaveUGC (@Diamond5e) March 28, 2023
say what you want but we all know on the inside we are just john pork pic.twitter.com/WthEzq28nC
— ellen spoke to 5sos ???? (@hazehewson) March 27, 2023
How Did John Pork Become Famous?
In 2018, John Pork became an internet meme sensation when he introduced his distinctive “pig-man” persona to the public through a series of selfies and videos. His virtual influencer persona gained even more prominence recently, particularly on TikTok. The first video featuring John Pork was shared on TikTok by @/rover.joe on March 21, quickly amassing over 6 million views within a week.
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The phrase “John Pork is calling” rapidly evolved into a viral meme. Numerous TikTok users claimed to have received calls from the virtual influencer and shared humorous commentary about whether they should answer the call or not.
Various renditions of the dialing video emerged, leading to the creation of numerous memes, templates, and jokes. Content creators on TikTok began producing skits centered around receiving the famous phone call from John Pork, with some even humorously asserting themselves as the “real John Pork.”
Several media outlets reported that the original John Pork, known from Instagram, was pleasantly surprised by his newfound fame. He reportedly expressed gratitude on Instagram through stories, thanking people for sharing the memes. Additionally, he acknowledged that his TikTok stardom had led to a significant increase in his Instagram followers.
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