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Comment: WP:KNOWYOURMEME. CherryPie94 🍒🥧 (talk) 07:23, 6 August 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Previously deleted multiple times, and this draft's sourcing isn't enough to justify a recreation. Only two sources, both from very weak sources, does not indicate that it meets notability to me. This needs stronger sourcing to meet the GNG. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 00:48, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
John Pork is a fictional digital character depicted as an anthropomorphic pig with a human body. Created by Francesco Di Luisi and Sofia Oliveira, the character first appeared on Instagram in 2018.[1][2]
The character gained wider recognition in March 2023 through the "John Pork Is Calling" meme, in which an image of him was presented as an incoming smartphone call.[2][3]
In early 2025, fan-created narratives involving additional characters brought renewed attention to John Pork.[4] John Pork was later referenced in an October 2025 episode of the television game show Jeopardy!.[5] The programme described the character as AI-generated, prompting criticism from viewers, and host Ken Jennings later apologised for the wording.[6][7][8]
Creation and early online presence
[edit]John Pork was introduced through the Instagram account @john.pork in 2018. The computer-generated 3D character appeared in posts showing him in everyday and travel settings.[1][2][3]
"John Pork Is Calling"
[edit]In March 2023, TikTok users began circulating videos that simulated an incoming telephone call from John Pork. One widely shared format placed an incoming-call interface over an image of the character, making it appear that he was calling the viewer.[2][3]
Later fan-created narratives
[edit]In early 2025, fan-created narratives about John Pork experienced a resurgence in popularity, with users introducing additional characters and expanding the fictional storyline through videos, images and social media posts.[4]
Jeopardy! clue
[edit]In October 2025, John Pork appeared as the response to a clue on the American television game show Jeopardy! that described him as an AI-generated TikTok image. None of the contestants gave the correct response, and host Ken Jennings said that he did not understand the clue before revealing John Pork's name.[5]
Viewers criticised the description, noting that John Pork had appeared online in 2018, before generative artificial intelligence became widely available. On 1 November, Jennings addressed the criticism in a video published through the programme's TikTok account. He acknowledged that AI had been used in many later user-generated videos featuring the character but said that it may not have been the best wording for John Pork's original appearances. Jennings apologised on behalf of the programme.[6][7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Christopher (9 November 2020). "Who is Virtual Influencer and Pigman John Pork?". Virtual Humans. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Mooney, Georgia (30 March 2023). "RIP John Pork: The human pig meme on TikTok who always calls people and might be dead". The Tab. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 "John Pork meme explained as TikTok mourns death of pig meme". Indy100. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 Sawyer, Charlie (1 April 2025). "Did Tim Cheese murder John Pork, and how is Simon Claw involved? The lore, explained". SCREENSHOT Media. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Jeopardy! fans 'judging' writers over clue about 'internet nonsense' for 'bored teenagers'". The Mirror US. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 Vega, Ashley (3 November 2025). "Jeopardy! Issues Apology After Clue Sparks Debate Over 'AI-Generated' Content". People. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 Stenzel, Wesley (4 November 2025). "Jeopardy host Ken Jennings apologizes after AI clue sparks backlash". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 Tinoco, Armando (4 November 2025). "Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings Issues Apology To John Pork After Backlash Over "AI-Generated" Label In Clue". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
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