Self-Proclaimed Memelord Reacts After Meme Deletion
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Self-proclaimed memelord in modmail when his masterpiece (a badly cropped meme from 2008) is deleted:
Overview
This is a single-panel Reddit meme that jokes about over-the-top reactions from amateur meme creators to subreddit moderators deleting their posts. The top text sets up the scenario: a self-described 'memelord' contacts moderators via modmail after the moderators delete his 'masterpiece', which is just a badly cropped meme originally from 2008. The image below shows a stern-looking man standing in a doorway, viewed through a door peephole, staring directly at the viewer. This visual implies the memelord is so upset about the deleted meme that he has shown up at the moderator's door to confront them, exaggerating the reaction for comedic effect.
Origin notes
This meme originated on Reddit, with the original post titled 'Dont be this persone'. It is a joke targeting the behavior of overly defensive amateur meme creators who overreact when their low-effort or reposted content is removed by subreddit moderators. The base image is a popular viral peephole photograph of a man standing at a front door.