Memes
Backpack Kid
Backpack Kid is the nickname for Russell Horning, who made a splash for his stiff-armed dance moves in a performance of “Swish Swish” with Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live. Since then the Georgia teen has performed with countless artists from Rihanna to Blac Youngsta, and has been even been mimicked in NFL touchdown celebrations.
The Nostalgia Critic
Doug Walker, the “Nostalgia Critic,” is the creator, writer, and director of the web comedy series of the same name. He is known for his bitter and sarcastic rants and reviews of television shows from his childhood, as well as more recent shows. His signature look is iconic and simple to recreate.
Greg Sestero
Greg Sestero is an American actor, model, producer, and author. He is best known for his role as Mark in the 2003 cult film The Room directed by Tommy Wiseau and for his award-winning 2013 memoir The Disaster Artist about his life and experience making The Room. The Disaster Artist was later in 2017 made into a film, where Sestero was portrayed by actor Dave Franco.
Damn Daniel
“Damn Daniel” is a catchphrase that stems from a Twitter video montage featuring a voiceover of a teenager complimenting his friend Daniel on his fashionable attire on a number of different occasions.
Vault Boy
Vault Boy is the mascot character of the Vault-Tec corporation within the Fallout universe, appearing in their adverts, manuals, products and training films as well as the icon of the Fallout series in general. Always chipper with a wink and a thumbs up, Vault Boy is your guide to the apocalypse.
Tourette’s Guy
Tourette’s Guy, also known as Danny, is a classic Internet meme consisting of a series of videos of a man who supposedly has Tourette’s Syndrome. He’s known for his erratic screaming, usage of profanity, and nonsensical phrases, especially his catchphrase “OH BOB SAGAT!”
The Slipnutz
They’re the Slipnutz and they’re slippin’ on nuts! Clownin’ around, and slippin’ on nuts! The Slipnutz are from the classic Late Night with Conan O’Brien skit The Slipnutz, where Conan mistakenly books a show for Slipnutz rather than heavy metal band Slipknot. The Slipnutz even opened for real life Slipknot at the Continental Arena in 2005.
Simple Jack
Simple Jack is a character played by Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller) in the movie-within-a-movie for Tropic Thunder, “Simple Jack”. Tugg Speedman faced harsh critical reception for Simple Jack, it being called one of the worst movies ever made. It tarnishes his reputation, causing him to fall into a crisis. Horse brush optional.