Linus Selfie
![Linus Selfie](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/030/586/cover4.jpg)
Type: Exploitable,
Tags: linus tech tips, linus sebastian, selfie, distorted, web camera, heyitsblu, jaydendenino,
![Linus Selfie](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/030/586/cover4.jpg)
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About • Origin • Spread • Related Memes • Various Examples • Templates • Search Interest • External References • |
For the similar photograph of Linus wearing a headset, refer to Sad Linus.
About
Linus Selfie refers to a close-up selfie photograph uploaded by tech blogger Linus Sebastian on May 23rd, 2019. After gaining initial popularity as an exploitable on Twitter, the image later spread to ironic communities on iFunny, Reddit and Instagram.
Origin
On May 23rd, 2019, tech blogger Linus Sebastian uploaded a front camera selfie to Twitter,[1] writing "how much does YOUR selfie cam distort near the edge of the frame."[1] The tweet received over 150 retweets and 1,700 likes in two months.
![Linus Selfie](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/479/30c.jpg)
Spread
On May 23rd, multiple users on Twitter responded with edited versions of the photograph, including comparisons to Nelson the Bull Terrier (examples shown below).[2][3]
![Lanos](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/482/e0b.jpg)
![Linus Nelson](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/485/08d.png)
![Linus Demands an Answer 6 i showed u my d--- answer me](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/486/0e6.jpg)
On May 24th, Redditor HeyITsBlu posted a I Showed You My Dick Please Respond meme based on the image to /r/LinusTechTips,[4] where it gained over 1,900 upvotes. In the following month, more similar memes were posted in /r/LinusTechTips and /r/pcmasterrace subreddits.[5][6] On July 10th, 2019, Redditor JaydenDenino posted a meme based on the selfie to /r/okbuddyretard subreddit, gaining over 140 upvotes in three weeks (shown below, right).[7]
![I still love you Linus You accidentally left me on open hehe](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/512/843.jpg)
![The boys hey dudes you ready to head out hang on we're missin someone hey sorry im late fellas, lets roll out hey wheres the other guy?](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/513/86d.png)
![bro... FUNNY MEME DID LAUGH imgflip.com JUST KIDDING DID YOUREALLY F------ THAT PIECEOF GARBAGE WOULD EVEN MAKE MY MOUTH EVEN TWITCH. YOU BRAINLESS IMBECILE PLEASE RETHINK YOUR IDEA OF COMEDY imgflip.com](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/546/9c0.jpg)
In the following weeks, the image gained significant spread in /r/comedynecrophilia, /r/okbuddyretard and other ironic subreddits, as well as on Instagram.
Related Memes
Sad Linus
Sad Linus is a still image of tech YouTuber Linus Sebastian taken from his January 2020 video "I've been thinking of retiring." The image, which features Linus staring solemnly at the camera which his headset on, has been used as a reaction image and in ironic memes on Reddit and iFunny.
![Sad Linus Template #2 (Close-Up)](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/718/713/854.jpg)
Various Examples
![I only listen to real music BOOMERS BELIKE "1 MISS REAL MUSIC" aisticbeo LISTEN TO THIS THEN imgflip.com](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/527/299.jpg)
![Alone cam CocaCola alone cam 10:28 1ST SHOTS ON GOAL ПОМ 5](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/531/1bb.png)
![Asking for a friend GUYS IS THERE ANY SCARY PARTS IN THE BIONICLE MOVIE I'M ASKING FORA FRIEND](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/523/8c4.jpg)
![Im pro sex FIREARMS PROHIBITED ON THESE PREMISES WHICH SIGN WILL KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE IN SCHOOL?](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/522/a92.jpg)
![Bro I can't afford that upgrade 😳😳 Linus s*x tips says you need You need a gtx 1660 p*nis](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/518/945.jpg)
![try calling me again bro I CAN'T SEE YOU BRO THINK YOU NEED A CAMERA FOR SKYPE made with mematic](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/516/16c.png)
Templates
![Linus Selfie](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/519/479/30c.jpg)
Search Interest
External References
[1] Twitter – @LinusTech's Tweet
[2] Twitter – @TheKobro's Tweet
[3] Twitter – @jaddsnd's Tweet
[4] Reddit – pls respond
[6] Reddit – Felt cute, might drop a computer later, idk lol
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Tags: linus tech tips, linus sebastian, selfie, distorted, web camera, heyitsblu, jaydendenino,
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