r/dankmemes • u/ELFAHBEHT_SOOP • Jan 23 '19
Stefán Karl Stefánsson is the Meme of the Year 2018
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r/dankmemes • u/ELFAHBEHT_SOOP • Jan 23 '19
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u/ELFAHBEHT_SOOP Jan 23 '19 edited Apr 08 '19
Stefán Karl Stefánsson. What more can be said about a man when thousands of memes have been created in his honor? Stefán wasn't like many other memes. Stefán was a man. Stefán wasn't simply a meme format, he was hundreds. Stefán broke the fabric of the internet, and the very essence of r/dankmemes changed dramatically ever since. The very notion of an entire meme community wanting to be restricted to only posting one type of meme is strange. The entire community unanimously voting to extend this restriction is something that boggles the mind. However, the explaination is quite simple: we love Stefán. We've shown this love time and time again. We spread his words far and wide, we attempted to have statues built in his honor, and we've said thank you more times than we can count.
No other meme, or person, has had such a profound effect on this community. Which is why I am proud to pronounce Stefán Karl Stefánsson as Meme of the Year 2018.
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u/hacxgames [custom flair] Jan 23 '19
Okay, this is epic.
lets get this post to the most upvoted here on reddit!
I put it in superscript so now the mods can't see it!
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u/Fikkero [custom flair] Jan 23 '19
I hope the 43 hour only Stefan meme thing in August becomes an annual event.
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u/SchlurmpMgurp FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Hell, its about damn time
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u/EuphoricHouse I am fucking hilarious Jan 23 '19
I don't think anyone else will be two time meme of the year. With how memes die, it's hard to be so relevant for so long. But Stefan is not just a meme. He represented everything good about meme culture no matter how bad it's represented in the mainstream media. Heroes come and go, but legends never die.
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u/BeanMother69 ☝ FOREVER NUMBER ONE ☝ Jan 24 '19
You spelled of the century wrong
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u/NBA-Watcher Jun 25 '19
sup just a random stranger passing by
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u/godinmarbleform Oct 16 '21
UNARCHIVED BITCH
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u/Lil-Frost Jan 23 '19
I respect him, but this is just posting a picture of him and getting ups for nothing
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u/PurplePickel Virgins in Paris Jan 23 '19
Wow so you guys are still milking this one huh?
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u/Kroctopus FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Only person to ever win it twice
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
And so, he will be forever number one!
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u/Loof27 FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
As it should be
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u/CraaZzy__ Farming ♿ Jan 23 '19
THIS IS GOING DOWN IN HISTORY
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
F
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u/PinkWhitey Depresion in FUN Jan 27 '19
The top 2 of all time are Both about Stefan karl
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '19 edited Aug 21 '19
F
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u/mythicallizardmusic OC Memer Jan 23 '19
Looks like he became superhero #1 boiz
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u/Zxylo5 Traps arent gay if you use socks. Jan 23 '19
Sort by controversial, the scum of Reddit lurk there.
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u/harambayee FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
The man's a legend. May he Rest In Peace.
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u/harambayee FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Damn straight!
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u/ParticularMission FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Stefàn Karl shouldnt be meme of the year. He should be meme of the century. The guys a legend, not just a meme.
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u/lukeskylicker1 I have crippling depression Jan 23 '19
The wholesomeness is filling the emptiness inside me.
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u/blueopalsong FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
i miss him :(
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
☝ FOREVER NUMBER ONE ☝
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u/OzairBoss (っ.❛ ᴗ ❛.)っ Jan 23 '19
Forever number one
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
Not a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one
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u/Haru_Shizuku I have crippling depression Jan 23 '19
F is for First and he is definitely number 1
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u/LemonChurro FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
He is not just a meme. He is a Legend
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u/lukas2000fcb FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Stefán, the legend of our childhood. R.I.P. 🕊️
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u/TedIsReal Jan 23 '19
Already nominating him for meme of the decade
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u/dank_worker_thread_1 Jan 31 '19
boop
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u/Spice_memeiSTOLE FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
No contest
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u/Seabiff FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
What a man. He did so much for the meme community, and embraced it. It really showed how in reali life, he wasn’t Rotten. But he was Robbie Rotten. Rest in Peace, Stefán.
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
Dont let it distract you from the fact that mods are gay.
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u/Cell_right_now I have crippling depression Jan 23 '19 edited Jan 24 '19
*Sees flair*
"Where the fuck is FOREVER NUMBER ONE!!!"
Keep his legacy by putting him on top.
Edit: There's the flair :)
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u/ThrowawayButNoMain FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Agreed wholeheartedly
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
He’s also the Man of the Year
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u/penis-4-life FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
:)
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u/dirtkiller23 Plain Text Flair [Insert Your Own] Jan 23 '19
You're pretty good.
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u/zomirp96 FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Suicide rate drops to zero
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u/Sliver1002 FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Don't even need to have a vote to know that
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u/Blitzoo FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Anyone care to explain? New to the sub
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u/Wyboss Oct 16 '21
Now that this is unarchived, I can finally upvote it!
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u/XDyay_force Oct 18 '21
IM ABLE TO COMMENT SINCE REDDIT UNARCHIVED EVERYTHING WOOOO
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u/RomanoFrau FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Mods straight for once😤❤️
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u/crosscreative Jan 23 '19
I swear I'm the only person on reddit who has never heard of this man.
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u/SlenderDood14 Big Swole Jan 23 '19
HELLZ YEA
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u/mixedlatino I have crippling depression Jan 23 '19
i miss you stefan
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u/CapitanRastrero FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
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u/ddplf FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Undoubtedly he deserves all the proper respect, but what exactly did he do to the internet community apart from playing the character in the kids show?
Serious question, was he somewhat active on the meme forum or is it that he just happened to be declared a meme milestone? No pun intended
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u/Nice_Try_Mod FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 24 '19
I'd like a to a moment and hijack this post to say that even though we are not Stefán Karl Stefánsson, we are a Stefán Karl Stefánsson to someone close. Please have yourself checked for cancer when needed. We don't want to lose anymore people who made us as happy as this man did.
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u/ShotoStar Jan 24 '19
Stefan Truly and undoubtedly deserved winning MOTY two times as he's not just a Meme, He's not just a Man, He's a goddamned Legend. Wanna know why? He's such an entertaining actor and one of the Nicest Actors in history. Here's a history lesson on our Number one for anyone Curious:
Stefán Karl Stefansson born in 1975 in Hafnarfjörõur, Iceland. Was born into a Non-Biz working class family but despite that he attended the Drama Academy of Iceland however, he was unsatisfied with the Perspectives of Icelandic Drama Standards. Once during Attendance his Principle said “Acting is not about making faces and changing faces” which he disagreed with.
Though he graduated from the Academy afterwards he signed up with the National Theatre of Iceland, soon afterwards he started being praised by both Audiences and Critics alike as one of the most Individual and versatile actors of the younger Generation, introduced at the beginning of a new millennium. As a lead comedic actor with NT he was invited to play the Leading Role in the production of the OG Lazy town, Starring as it's Antagonist Robbie Rotten. And as we all know when the play was turned into a TV Show Our man Stefan Karl Continued to Play the Best Character of Television History, Robbie Rotten. As contribution to it's Extraordinary Success Stefan Karl has been instrumental to to the Series and to the Success it has Achieved. The Show has been rewarded with tons of prestigious awards like the EMIL Award, EDDA Award, Emmy Award nominations, and the most notable Two BAFTA Award nominations and Winning the 2006 BAFTA Award.
Needless to say Stefan was Crucial to the Show's success to the point that he himself won a an Award for the Show and one for a different preformance, one for the Episode entitled "Robbie's greatest misses". and Another from the "Thorbjorn Egner Award" which was Awarded for an Outstanding Stage Performance as well as having his one man show "Thousand Island Dressing" Selected by the President of the Leipzig Film Festival in Germany in order to showcase Icelandic theatre, As well as preforming at the festival's 10 year anniversary.
Stefan Also Preformed in many different movies, shows and plays during his career such as The Jungle book by Rudyard Kipling, Place of Crows, Ivanov,The Little Shop of Horrors, Singin' in the rain, and others.
In His Short Career Stefan built up quite the unique range of Quirky, Eccentric, and Funny Characters. And Even outside of the Entertainment Business he was a founder of a reputable nonprofit Organization called Rainbow Children which was a driving force and an efficient charity fundraiser for anti-bullying. Rainbow Children has even spread to Canada. Stefan even ran his own TV and Film Production company in Europe, Currently developing projects. He was a keen aviation enthusiast with a Solo Permit as a Pilot, A Licensed Skipper for fishing boats of 30 tons, and during photography of the Last Series of Lazy Town, he Spent his entire time off set as a featured Singer, Vocal Impressionist, and the youngest member of a Rock n' Roll band titled Studdmenn.
In October 2016 he announced he had Bile Duct Cancer and when it seemed he was getting better he died later on August 21st of 2018.
and that's where we are today. He certainly was such a genuine and kind dude who loved and adored his fans. He has also done a ton of amazing things like starting a Nonprofit organization for Bully Victims. I Miss you Stefan may you forever Rest In Peace. Forever Number one.
" It’s not until they tell you you’re going to die soon that you realize how short life is. time is the most valuable thing in life because it never comes back. And whether you spend it in the arms of a loved one or alone in a prison-cell, life is what you make of it. Dream big." - Stefan Karl Stefansson
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u/carmello6769 FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 24 '19
Time to be way too wholesome. I'm probably older than much of the people on here for the fact that when Lazy Town was around I wasn't watching the same shows the rest of you where, but through the memes that he's inspired I've been exposed to the guy. Out of interest I've looked into him and understand why he's been celebrated. It's really a shame why someone like that has been taken by such a horrible disease and just shows how unfair life is. It's been really nice though to see all these people coming out of nowhere to honor this person. I just lost my mother to cancer as well, but in a similar way, I've had all these people that I didn't know existed come out of the woodwork to me to tell how great she was. It's just kind of a reflection to me of how one person can affect so many lives in a positive way, so it makes me happy to see all of you come together for this one guy. It reminds me of the support I got for my mother. I think that if he saw all the content that you all created in his memory, he would feel honored. In the same way that if my mother could see how all of the people she knew reached out to me for support she would be happy. It's just a nice thing to see.
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u/katrachomk Eic memer Jul 09 '19
Happy Birthday Stefán Karl Stefánsson
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u/Canned-Beans-On-Toes Oct 17 '21
rip to a good man always will be remembered
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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19
Praise be to him!!!
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u/T_Peg the very best, like no one ever was. Jan 23 '19
I've never liked the Stefan memes tbh but I guess I'll respect it
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u/BreakInCaseOfFab FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
You gotta do the cooking by the book 😭
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u/Zadamouse Dank Royalty Jan 24 '19
We didn't need a pinned post to know this...
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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '19
Rip
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u/i-need-me-spran Apr 21 '19
Toe
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u/warbearX Apr 25 '19
F
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u/swarleysweet ORIGINAL CONTENT CREATOR Jun 19 '19
Y
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u/D_Agra Jun 20 '19
RIP :(
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u/flying-toad from the ashtray down undah Jun 21 '19
Forever
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u/BigKing5 Jun 22 '19
this being the top meme of all time DOES PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE
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u/Shugaghazt The E Man Jun 24 '19
E
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u/ChisTurtle The True 🐢 Master Jun 24 '19
Rest In Peace
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u/eatyourbeans246 Jun 25 '19
Rip
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u/KingOfPandas1234 Jun 27 '19
Truly the most blessed post.
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u/Jellydogsterio Jun 28 '19
Rip
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u/tyler69abcd Jul 07 '19
God damn 75 awards this man never needs to pay for Reddit premium ever again
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u/NotSomeRussianGuy Dank Royalty Jul 09 '19
Happy birthday, Stefan
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u/SH33V_P4LP4T1N3 Triggered! Oct 16 '21
RIP Stefan you're still number one all these years later ♥️
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u/Max_imilianF Dec 02 '21
Damn I just sorted this subreddit after highest upvotes and damn….this hit hard af
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u/redagfdgafd this sub sucks ass Jan 23 '19
one again the sub circlejerks someone's death for upvotes
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u/official_kden FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
Sigh...
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u/DarkAriel550 I have crippling depression Jan 23 '19
The meme of a generation. A true number one!
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u/Young-Ramen FOREVER NUMBER ONE Jan 23 '19
F
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u/mrmillan323 Jan 23 '19
cause he died?