Their faces have become a byword for success ... But after the split-second image was captured, the real-lives behind iconic memes rarely leave the shadows of the internet.

What started as a quirky character in an animated film has become a meme that millions of people enjoy. Whether it’s making ...

It’s not uncommon for political figureheads to embrace the internet culture. Former President Joe Biden’s alter ego was known as “Dark Brandon,” deployed to energize voters during the 2024 election.