I Accidentally Became A Meme: Overly Attached Girlfriend

An entry in a Justin Bieber video contest led to one of the biggest memes on the internet and changed one girl's life forever. Be sure to follow along with Laina at:
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[@jaceroy08]

They should interview "Woman yelling at a cat" meme.. but just the cat..

[@ashikana21]

He has an instagram @smudge_lord

[@raythornton275]

The cat actually lives near me here in Canada, so it would be a pretty long trip to get to Buzzfeed (which I’m guessing is probably California). But I definitely agree, 10 minutes with just Smudge would be an amazing video

[@catwithzajuul1484]

I mean it’s easier then that actor idk what’s her name

[@raythornton275]

Star Platinum Fair point

[@LeslieFlemons]

Her name' is Taylor Armstrong. It was based on an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

[@isb5.96bt4]

she didn't choose the meme life,the meme life chose her.

[@Talinne100]

She' really beautiful when she's not doing the creepy face.

[@praneeshjoseph2718]

!THE CHOSEN ONE!

[@boredalot5676]

That's how it usually works for people.

[@DielsonSales]

She was the chosen one

[@EPICdemic91]

FACTS 💯

[@jab8823]

she didn't accidentally become a meme, she helped cement the meaning of memes into internet culture

[@bryson0206]

exactly!!

[@TheKillahKyla]

It's just the name of the series

[@jab8823]

@@TheKillahKyla we’ll look back at her and several others in 100s of years the same way we look at people like Leonardo da Vinci

[@LiamPorterFilms]

Memes existed before 2012

[@mikahholman1940]

​@@LiamPorterFilms they existed, but she certainly helped put it on the map

[@erfquake1]

She made millions of people laugh their asses off, feel good and forget their problems for a while. I wish her the best of luck with her next venture.

[@erfquake1]

I've had more than my share of crazy ex-girlfriends, and I can definitely say she was my favorite.

[@SpicyLoops]

Well said

[@yuktanallani9078]

hi i was your 400th like :)!

[@RoyalJester17]

She sounds like a genuinely nice person.

[@anonomus8709]

She is. I followed her channel from beginning to end. She’s a sweetheart and adorkable.

[@blackberryjam6781]

Yeah my teacher was like childhood friends with her. I never met her, gods no, although that would’ve been legendary. She did help us come up with a slogan for a club fundraiser we were doing over the phone so she’s all good in my book. This whole comment section and this video is a huge nostalgia trip for me, not as much for her, but for my teacher who was like one of the best teachers I’ve had and she always raved about how awesome Laina was. I dunno it’s a very surreal feeling. I don’t really know how to describe it

[@HentaiCheaters]

An act

[@wagneracevedo3796]

Chunkkrink there’s always that one person...

[@Sredue]

Thats how they get you

[@tpolarbeart]

2012 the internet thought she was creepy 2020 the internet wants to be her boyfriend

[@ravenclawthestral3964]

Or girlfriend

[@Yuunarichu]

@John Johnson ...

[@melonstew7042]

@John Johnson Ok not to be that guy but that’s low key simping Like actually 😐

[@Jcccc23]

So right bro

[@ranelgallardo7031]

@John Johnson You made my day....horrible

[@craigwyatt3195]

I'm so glad she's actually nice and that she was in on the joke!

[@smelltheglove2038]

Yeah, not like that uhrmurgurd girl, that one is pretty funny though.

[@as3957]

Unlike some of the other "I accidentally because a meme" stories, this is actually a compliment to her: she made a parody song where she was intentionally acting creepy and stalkerish and the meme was about the screenshot looking creepy and stalkerish.

[@mankytoes]

That's true for bad luck Brian too, he took the photo as a joke, trying to look mega nerdy

[@Ridley369]

Overly Attached Girlfriend is a legendary-tier meme that will live forever.

[@imaqsa606]

Yes

[@avarma6313]

2011-2012 the golden age of memes

[@DA11AZ]

Eh

[@angelusvastator1297]

@@avarma6313 Include 2013 but I agree.

[@adrianpaul1985]

@@avarma6313 ehhhh it all depends on how you see it. In popularity? Yes because people just saw them as silly pictures and could be enjoyed by everyone. However memes now are less generalised and do not venture outside of small groups on the internet. But i'd say the humour is better now.

[@britishgamersyt5707]

bruh she still looks 20 years old

[@brobunni]

Ikr

[@brobunni]

@@deadchannel5933 Almost everyone here is a simp, deal with it.

[@deadchannel5933]

@@brobunni bruh y u so toxic

[@brobunni]

@@deadchannel5933 Oh I was, sorry.

[@AnonymousUser0031]

The word simp is so overused and misused its now unfunny.

[@Alan_Duval]

So pleased that her life wasn't ruined by this. She seems really nice and together.

[@stacys8729]

" I didn't want to have to need it." I take medication and one of the biggest struggle I had is feeling shame at myself, and anger at the situation. Great of her to spread this msg.

[@jegglemmerdet]

Don't shame yourself. The brain is chemistry and some of us just got unlucky. And society today don't leave much space for special personalities.

[@jaredmarr5731]

She has an extremely calm energy.

[@ConservativeHippie99]

That's dope as hell

[@MrRafu83]

Yeah man agree 100% but I really need to finger my balloon knot right now

[@lioscar80]

MrRafu83 ok?

[@mettapeachhead2076]

@@MrRafu83 Ummm keep that to yourself

[@PaulitoGuy]

@@MrRafu83 no no, please elaborate

[@lar9299]

She could easily play Ana Kendrick's sister in a movie

[@ohyeahno7147]

Wait you’re really onto something

[@Mia-de8xf]

She looks like Emma Roberts with brown hair

[@blackjack1589]

i would rather say felicity jones

[@nickprovence]

It's the teeth lol

[@stevecontos3317]

I see a little bit of Ellen Page

[@DOFIXERR]

She seems like such a sweetheart. I am glad she made it through those dark times.

[@jaybee4288]

Ahh so glad it didn’t ruin her. She seems lovely.

[@Juan-xz8tg]

So overly attached girlfriend happened because of Justin Bieber.

[@harlahan2097]

The one good thing to happen from him

[@sammydunne.3796]

Makes sense if u think of it 😂

[@DarkKnightDad]

😅🤣

[@bastardjustice]

Damn you beaver 😂

[@11falloutgirl11]

So you knew the memes, before even listening to her song??? I remember it was first on yt and then 9gag and then everywhere. So it was obvious it was because of him.

[@gunblade8391]

*"She had a staring competition with a statue once.The statue lost"* i laughed so hard when i read that lol

[@JasonZakrajsek]

I think you skipped a word there.

[@davidji2030]

@@JasonZakrajsek but i bet your brain auto-fills that word

[@NexusLore]

@@davidji2030 i didn't even realize lol

[@gaminganimators7000]

@@NexusLore same

[@kandy1643]

@@davidji2030 no?

[@erinjohnson6142]

She may be an overly attached girlfriend, but she's so adorable.

[@Eckythump]

I'm glad she was in on the joke and was able to find some success out of it. Well done to her. She seems really fun.

[@Yajeeb]

She's one of the forefathers. Truly deserves to go down in Meme hall of fame

[@juniorm641]

Foremother?

[@michaelramsey82]

@@juniorm641 I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I only have one mother.

[@arthriticgrandpa2875]

That you know of…

[@babommt9005]

foremommy

[@khussain1231]

'Meme hall of fame' 💀

[@midingpertin4294]

She didnt accidentally become a meme like most others though. She was being funny and the meme actually means what she intended.

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

She made a funny video for a contest. She didnt expect it would get shot out into the stratosphere of internet pop culture forever

[@felipedaiber2991]

Yeah this is a case were becoming a meme wasnt a bad thing for her and actually was a good thing as well

[@FelipeFerreira-wk5nv]

@@Pikachu-qr4yb But she intended to make a funny video, she intended to make a facial expression like that, etc. Others were just there, either living their lifes or doing their job, in her case she went out of her way to do a funny thing. I mean... it was "kinda" more successful than she thought it would be XD But still it was her intention to be funny and she was recognized for that

[@FFriday]

@@FelipeFerreira-wk5nv but funny videos are not memes tho.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@FFriday the point is it's way more related or intentional, and less random than the others

[@the_lomax]

It really sucks that she went into a depression.. But she recognises that she created something and it will go down in internet history. Imagine being that talented. I know I wish I was.

[@Sasfoot]

I remember when she posted her retirement from KZbin video 3 years ago. It was right after I left a job that was making me miserable and an emotional wreck. While I wasn't dealing with depression that needed any type of medical help, I understood where the pressure she was dealing with came from, and could completely respect her decision to step away from it. I'm so happy to see that she seems to be doing much better because she seems like such a genuinely nice person.

[@ghostmarketresearch9819]

The difference is she is a commedian. Most memes are not made to be funny. We are laughing with her not at her

[@dontask3613]

Yeah I feel bad for some of the meme people whose memes are much worse for them

[@megaultra5005]

@@dontask3613 well if u put urself out there u gotta be prepared for what can come

[@wicked2230]

@@megaultra5005 blaming the "victim" much?

[@alalalala57]

@@megaultra5005 Its the age of social media. Blaming people for suddenly being a meme and a suffering from it is like blaming people for going outside and getting mugged.

[@megaultra5005]

@@alalalala57 well it's the truth we don't wanna hear u gotta be prepared for things out of ur control

[@plasticfood525]

Next episode: I'm Rick Astley and I accidentally became a meme.

[@dontworryaboutmypfp.hestot7868]

Yes

[@thisisCKaye]

YES

[@lifeofwaterbottlemonster5358]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@hatpal2287]

There is noway buzzfeed is not going to rickroll you

[@Sal.mp3_]

snk

[@kenmartin7613]

Wow, don’t even know where to begin? She’s smart, funny, gorgeous, talented, Wait…… man, the honesty and down to earth humanity. Thanks for sharing your story and for being human. Most celebrities would have never HAVE had that kind of courage!

[@CarrotFlowers421]

I love to hear she was such an active participant in this and it was all based off her actual talent. She's hilarious.

[@Ddgolem12]

She was a meme when memes were at their peak

[@everydayshowday5151]

She was THE MEME of all MEMES durnign this time.

[@adjoaanima7907]

Lol

[@brobunni]

One of the most important memes ever

[@zippyftw]

Yesssss

[@user-ns7mu4gu4i]

Nah, gen z memes are better imo

[@yassmineusfi5839]

"And i knew that I didn't know 52 people" Same girl, same.

[@BITCOIlN]

That's weird, she looks like a normie.

[@pondererofpointlessdreams5029]

@@BITCOIlN ?

[@musicmeister1313]

@@BITCOIlN nah she dont

[@ShoulderMonster]

@@BITCOIlN Normies on average don't even know that many people either, not sure what you're talking about.

[@sundaygirl5]

I want to go back to 2012. Things were so much simpler. We truly lived through a golden era of the Internet

[@UrBigSisKey]

this story makes it SOOOO MUCH MORE FUNNY

[@geras2058]

why is no one talking about how she's able to deal with depression? I'm just happy she seems to feel better now

[@andyfreeman6865]

She wasn't. She needed medication, so that's why.

[@joelavrunin347]

@@andyfreeman6865 Taking the right medicine is called "dealing with depression". It's a physiological disorder which often requires medication. If your pancreas doesn't produce insulin, you deal with diabetes by taking supplemental insulin. If your blood pressure is too high, you take medicine to reduce it. And if your brain doesn't produce or uptake enough seratonin, you take an SSRI. Dealing with depression means getting the medical help you need. Kudos to her for using her platform to help to remove the undeserved stigma of mental health treatment.

[@andyfreeman6865]

@@joelavrunin347 Changing your outlook on life is simply all most of us need to do. Depression affects everyone. It's not some mysterious thing we know nothing about. There are so many books on how to fix problems. Depression due losing family or feeling stress of a career is normal. It's not someone should need medicine for unless there is an actual underlying issue. There is a stigma of therapists throwing medicine around like it's a cure to life problems. No. It's not. I support doctors and can't stand the antimedical idiots, however, doctors don't have the answer to every problem. Depression is normal and people need to know that. The first step is to seek guidance and solve the problem. Of course this culture thinks drugs are ok. Just look at all the potheads and how many are addicted to opiods.

[@R.F.9847]

@@andyfreeman6865 Dude, did you miss the part where she said she had been in therapy for NINE MONTHS before her doctor suggested she try medication? How dare you suggest that she (and people like her) was just casually thrown some drugs as an effortless shortcut. That is not how this works.

[@andyfreeman6865]

@@R.F.9847 Therapist wasn't doing his job or she wasn't fixing the problem. Of course everyone thinks happiness is the end all be all. Quite frankly, happiness is a temporary state and should never be looked at as a goal. It, by itself, means nothing. That's what these drugs affect. Disney lied to us. There is no happily ever after in this life. There living a meaningful life and a productive life. Those two usually produce joy and occasionally happiness. Happiness is not a right and we should forget about centering our lives around achieving it. Elon Musk is getting mankind to Mars and that man does not look happy. Stephen Hawking was miserable so why did he even try to live? Because happiness is not important. You don't get better by sitting around in a safe space. You have to take risks, face difficulty, and recognize that happiness isn't going to be readily available. Otherwise smoke pot and sit around. People with actual have mental issues don't get the help they need.

[@silverdoren3589]

Everyone talking about how cool Laina is but no one is mentioning Buzzfeed's hilarious use of generic stock footage for EVERYTHING 😂😂

[@joelavrunin347]

Some of those stock video clips legit took me out of it. It could have just been her talking without the stock video re-enactments and it would have been better!

[@kevthepoet]

Yeah, the random helicopter and explosion for "acting" was wild 😂

[@ThomasGaff]

For real! And some of them are so ridiculously unmatched. “This Justin Bieber song had a really long instrumental” *cue shot of sheet music for Claire de Lune* 🤨

[@itsE_]

Alpharad uses better stocks

[@someguy_namingly]

Yeah, you say that, but if someone says "and then I walked up the stairs", how am I supposed to comprehend that without accompanying stock footage of some random person walking up stairs?

[@adryaunadavis6370]

She seems like a sweet and kind lady!😊♥️ And tbh, I never found the face creepy, I found it very funny!😂

[@adryaunadavis6370]

@xtrmst_01 What? 💀

[@adryaunadavis6370]

@xtrmst_01 I know what you're doing... Slang is my specialty!

[@adryaunadavis6370]

@xtrmst_01 EW! Are you a pedo or something?! Because that's disgusting!🤢 Don't EVER flirt with me like that!

[@adryaunadavis6370]

@xtrmst_01 Should I answer you? Cause I'm worried!😨 I'm sorry that I made you feel upset! I'm scared of what's gonna happen next!

[@adryaunadavis6370]

@xtrmst_01 yes... 😞 But the reason why is because I have a dream of becoming a meme! Even after seeing videos like these...

[@peterfconley]

Laina rules. Her story is genuinely creative and hilarious.

[@andieingraham3612]

never wanted to know the story about a meme so much before

[@sofiabaron6312]

dude if you hate buzzfeed so much then why are you here

[@sofiabaron6312]

@MythicalSpaceBoy bc they're a media corporation??

[@andieingraham3612]

Y’all thank you so much for 3k likes!

[@sofiabaron6312]

@MythicalSpaceBoy damn no need to write me a whole ass essay, idc if u dont like buzzfeed, thats up to u

[@vulcanvlogs7523]

@MythicalSpaceBoy if anything your existence is a junkyard 🤢🤮

[@alliebrahms2179]

I'm still mad she didn't win the JB parody contest

[@sasquatch693]

who won?

[@netogu1927]

@@sasquatch693 i did

[@mythryleawong9889]

Netogu did you really?

[@netogu1927]

@@mythryleawong9889 no lmao

[@ImSoSja]

Mythrylea Wong don’t be this gullible

[@CynFtWProductions]

I love love love that she uses her platform to speak on mental health. What a beautiful person ❤️

[@helend6568]

I love she talks so frankly about her mental health.

[@Carzey]

I'm actually surprised at how nice she is.

[@Carzey]

@@malvo1181Have you ever said something nice to a girl before?

[@breezetix]

@@Carzey prob havent

[@Carzey]

@@breezetix is that towards me or Malvo? Because my man legit plays roblox. Dude I legit hate the internet for popularising terms like simp and then all these fuckin 12 year olds using it for whenever a guy compliments a girl.

[@HJZ75driver]

Malvo Must be so lonely being so idiotic

[@breezetix]

@@Carzey towards him ofc.

[@SettlingNomads]

Fav celeb doesn't pick her for a contest: becomes a meme and then famous.

[@explorethecosmos13]

woah 400 likes in 3 days. Epic man

[@redfox4561]

Justin Bieber who? All about the overly attached girlfriend

[@CowzKingz]

kinda crazy that if she didn’t do that her life would be different

[@imjuliewaters]

I love it when people comment without even watching the video.

[@SettlingNomads]

@@imjuliewaters If that was for me, I did watch the video. I was making an OAGF meme :/ Sort of.

[@dmurphy1578]

Glad she’s ok with it. See seems like she’s doing well. Good for her.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I honestly think fame generally destroys people's lives more than it helps.

[@RedPilledAsFuck]

Lmao people acting like she should look ancient by now, dood she's not even 30 yet ofc she still looks young.

[@ellyh7768]

I think you mean dude 😂

[@RedPilledAsFuck]

@@ellyh7768 i spell dude like dood bc it's more fun to me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@justmatt7713]

Can I be a meme?

[@justmatt7713]

@@RedPilledAsFuck lemme sub to you

[@justmatt7713]

@@ellyh7768 you too

[@FingeringThings]

Now we need Bad Luck Brian to do a Buzzfeed video

[@linnonline]

Can i be a thing😳😏😏

[@linnonline]

Btw I got the likes to funny number 69

[@raylaiwin7457]

I think they did invite him, but he never make it to the sets on the day, cos you knw, just his luck

[@IvyCrack]

@@linnonline No.

[@gaminglegend]

@@linnonline haha funny i laugh

[@AnnusMirabilus]

At first I was bored, but when she opened up about her mental difficulties I really loved her honesty. As a clinical psychologist, I encourage that openness.

[@belladriver258]

She helped everyone get through coronavirus it was so depressing being locked up and bullied over a mask, being home and watching her memes were the best times of corona times

[@christopheredwards788]

She's a nice person. I'm glad she was interviewed.

[@AndiAlthaf]

Yea Agree Dude 😅👌

[@RayMak]

All of these meme people are really nice people

[@fbi2672]

Ray Mak you comment everywhere lol

[@patricktsai2303]

They're pretty much ordinary people that became famous overnight, I'd think they'd become a little more egotistical but it's nice they didn't lose their humble side :)

[@shauryagahlot376]

You freakin again

[@theivans90]

Yes I am :D

[@TheBertelBertel]

Except Scumbag Steve

[@stevenwilgus8982]

Sharing your therapy is an awesome display of caring, and as an RN, I respect you so much for doing so. I wish the best for you.

[@RichRocketMan]

While she is cute, adorable, and kind...her meme was so effective, while watching this video I still found my gut filling with fear and dread. Just amazing.

[@lauraledet5882]

it was me and my sister watching her video when we were like 12 and our dad walking up and asking “can she see us?” with actual fear in his voice

[@BrittneyChristina]

😂 😂 😂

[@lightsprite6128]

Lmao 🤣

[@qistinanadhila5608]

Ok this makes me laugh🤣🤣🤣 i can watch any comedy without laughing but this is funny🤣

[@massielgarcia2357]

😂😂

[@Zamora7]

Sounds alabama

[@gabbym333]

I love the way she tells stories. She has a calm energy.

[@latiaos11]

Probably the reason she was studying to become a teacher

[@jacksonwillbert1352]

she seems very wholesome

[@septonsephgreiafield9402]

there are times i wanna hug her during her darkest times, she's hilarious yet made her life meaningful while me getting depressed everyday by this pandemic.

[@kcgunesq]

Good on her. She's brought a lot of joy to people and she seems like a good person.

[@kiykim277]

She seems like a real genuine person. Super hard to share you weakness or your weakest point in your life.

[@masterghotihook5793]

Seems like people that become memes are generally wholesome people. Weird.

[@masterghotihook5793]

@stxi Okay.

[@iateyourhomework2142]

@stxi that's why they said "seems like" though...

[@darthmalice7464]

@stxi Shh

[@rickv9180]

I guess we just need wholesomeness in this unwholesome world

[@ARHanif-ej7oz]

@@masterghotihook5793 ok

[@gomiko8979]

I like her. She's a nice human being. Bless her. Protect the meme people, they're a genuine group of people.

[@diegoaguirre8075]

that sounds like meme people is some kind of super heroes league lol

[@40sUphillBothWays]

We are born genuine. We are entitled to nothing except our choices. Some days I have chosen to not be kind--most often by my choice of words. That doesn't make it right; however, It does make me genuine. ✌

[@gomiko8979]

@@40sUphillBothWays and I like what you said. You are right. I always like listening to other people's thoughts, and yours sir, I will keep in mind.

[@sakoupa]

Meme Lives Matter !!!

[@bsixtwelve9799]

This should raise a broader discussion about the Internet and privacy, but we’re not ready for it and by the time we are, it’ll be far too late.

[@SmartFool24]

Sounds like she came through stronger in the end. Nice to see how frank she could be with such personal topics but I do think it will help some people realize that they should take care of themselves. Good on her. She seems like a really cool person and I’m glad she got to have fun with it.

[@johbur2185]

Great story! Thanks for promoting taking care of you mental health, along with how much fun you had!

[@MohitGupta-tr7no]

It's funny how everyone has to justify why they listened to Justin Bieber songs sometime later in their life!

[@OliveiraWard]

I still like some one Justin's songs. I know it is pop but he has some good ones.

[@khary30]

I used to listen to Justin Bieber songs but that was just a phase. I lied, I still listen to Justin Bieber songs lol

[@ruzahel6287]

Haha I listen to songs if they are nice. It’s no shame to like singers and their voices. As long as you don’t turn into an obsessive stalker...

[@Meow_meowwww]

Isn't it sad

[@dastardlywun]

Kinda wack when you think about it. Like what you like and no one should have to justify the music they enjoy

[@brizzyvoices]

My fav meme of all time.

[@MonochromaticBananaBread]

BRIZZY HI

[@djdariana]

Oof.

[@MonochromaticBananaBread]

I remember when we used to joke that you looked like her haha

[@laninichols8547]

Omg HI BRIZZY I LOVE YOUR PODCAST AND YOU!!!!💖💖💖

[@anreiaadamielle3545]

Same!

[@guardrailbiter]

It's official: Laina's fame is the best thing about Justin Bieber. Without that twerp, we would never have known her.

[@crazzanthictlabbar1056]

I'm just happy that she saw the opportunity, rode the wave, and collected a bunch of amazing memories and stories to share. Some ppl just get upset and call a lawyer. Laina's good people. I hope she gained alot from her fame.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

All these years later we realise she's low key a comic genius.

[@euminkong]

???low key? She was a high key comedic genius from the beginning...better than Weird Al and even more funny.

[@fabioribeiro4627]

@@euminkong Yeah, no

[@7kortos7]

@@euminkong that's a bit of a stretch. but I agree she seems like she's always been smart and clever. she thinks she just fell into it but really she was destined to entertain.

[@rorychivers8769]

Is "low key" like.. "under the radar"? honest question... I have no context for this expression and all I can think of is the left half of the piano...

[@drh3b]

@@euminkong Comedic genius yes, better than Weird Al, no.

[@boiledelephant]

6:15 "I'm not depressed, it's just that I'm stuck, or I'm lazy, or I can't find the motivation..." I really felt that.

[@johnnyvivic8730]

Which is undoubtedly worse when you're famous and you have thousands of strangers expecting **something** of you, and you don't really know what.

[@reggiemeriales4923]

Samedt, man. Right in the feels.

[@noobiewatcherz9938]

Mindset of a "follower" with no one to follow. But being 24 hours UPTIME isn't realistic either .

[@94SexyStang]

get off your ass, quit making excuses

[@Meemitalo_]

I am so depressed I don't know what I'm doing I ain't not got a clue

[@charlesdodimead5658]

Mad respect for talking about her struggle with mental health and raising awareness. Also respect for doing what's best for her ❤️❤️❤️

[@pendragon2012]

When she's just using normal expressions, she's super cute. Glad she's doing well. You don't always think about the people behind these things.

[@alanhirayama4592]

Laina is a normal person trying to navigate this world, like everyone else! Wishing the best for Laina!

[@michaelnoyola7971]

She was missing that authentic element most people who crave fame already have...narcissism. Surprised she stuck it out for as long as she did. She's a comedy genius, though.

[@debbiethemadbee]

Now I know the origin of that picture makes me find the picture even more funny.

[@overcookedwater1947]

I just turned that likes to 666. Nobody ruin it please

[@frbe0101]

Everyone is a normal person... except for psychopaths: they have no conscious, pure evil, walking talking Chinese rooms.

[@Freakazoid12345]

Normal? She's kind of a dork.

[@RayMak]

The overly attached teacher

[@hazeeqrazak]

Yandere simulator teacher.

[@periodictpr3839]

YOU AGAIN

[@guineapigdance3338]

@@periodictpr3839 i saw him several times, i think hes a music producer. He like watching YT and commenting probably

[@ai9j86loop2]

@@guineapigdance3338 spamming for gain views

[@guineapigdance3338]

@@ai9j86loop2 probably?

[@carla.n.5078]

This was pure and honest to watch. To see how fame can affect people both negative and positive.

[@lucretiakillingsworth8644]

It's because you have a great smile and big, beautiful eyes.

[@AmieMariah_]

This women is a comedy GENIUS, tell me I'm wrong.

[@Tom135]

you're wrong. she's slightly funny not exactly a genius

[@AfroVersity]

You're wrong

[@anonimogt495]

You're wrong. I mean you asked for it...

[@cherrycherryboomboom7297]

You're wrong.

[@ethanwilliams7706]

Nahhh

[@andysdv]

"How I became a meme" It all started back in 2012... Yeah. That's usually how it starts😂😂

[@christianbrenner984]

Back then some people thought everything would end that year.

[@neychev]

2012 was the year KZbin introduced recommended videos ;)

[@MirzaKhalid]

The Chuck Norris Memes were the only best thing I will ever remember 😂

[@shado3775]

Better than being a 2020 meme

[@PsychoKinezis913]

2011-2012 was the best years for memes. Back then, my high school friends and I would draw some rage comics at the back of our notebooks while the teacher is lecturing LMAO

[@DavidBrown-ch2ep]

I love that in the end you discovered that "just being you" is far better that trying to be what everyone else expects you to be. +++

[@jonasturklbach2705]

At least she got some good experiences out of it. Hope her life continues to be fun & she meets more fans.

[@jamestingtat6266]

All jokes aside. This woman is actually.. really beautiful

[@dr.shooshee919]

Simp

[@arktis2653]

@@dr.shooshee919 Its a compliment lmao

[@DarkDoughnutsVids]

I've been saying that since day 1, and people said I was crazy

[@africanlipplateandbonenose3223]

simp check

[@-_--_---]

James Tingtat Simp

[@KARINEMOOSE]

Oh my word. The fact that she took the time to talk about depression and the side effects of fame, it felt like a genuinely concerned person who wants people to learn from her experiences. I can see why she went into teaching, this was so caring. I hope she's doing well wherever she is!

[@xPhantomxify]

Moroccan beauty.

[@CalebHigginbotham]

Yes I loved hearing her story! Makes me feel connected :)

[@keitaro3660]

yeah wow. fame and success also bring depression and no motivation?? pretty scary. but i'm still sure that i want to chase and feel successful in life

[@KARINEMOOSE]

@@keitaro3660 For sure, I think it's no problem to work for success as it's a great motivator. I guess as long as you remember your worth is much greater than what you achieve.

[@mnArqal93]

There's pros and cons to fame and/or success but the thought of being a KZbinr does put me off (or anything related to fame). But if I was lucky enough to be in such a place, I'd only ever use fame/success to help others, I definitely wouldn't want to be the only one to benefit from it. But I'm glad she's doing well now.

[@wol377]

What a way to find yourself. I think she's great and happy she felt she could open up like this. Respect.

[@capthappy8884]

The fact that most of the subjects of memes are good, genuine ppl, kinda reminds me of the thought that the best person for a job, can be one who doesnt/isn't seeking it. Seems often that those who are obsessively seeking fame/money/power end up not having ideal personalities.

[@deltahazard7870]

2012: dang she is creepy for me! 2020: *MY Q U E E N*

[@Liverpoollassie]

Same 😂😂

[@mrmunch5615]

IT’S NO SIMP SEPTEMBER!!! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!!

[@matthewnegrete6230]

Simp

[@prowrestlerfighter]

If you were an adult back in the day you would consider her a queen since then

[@jhonsins2877]

SIMPPP ALERT

[@Techn0forlife]

She sounds like someone you want as a friend, a genuinely nice person.

[@zombieo_43]

576th like

[@mooogaly]

@@zombieo_43 736 like lol

[@viharsarok]

As a girlfriend, actually. She's kinda cute.

[@bradenderle8677]

one of the founding mothers of Internet memes

[@melaninmonroe007]

I’m glad that she was able to monetize her 15 minutes. It always makes me sad when people just become a photo and get nothing

[@zaramobeen6646]

Am i the only one who loves hearing the life stories about people who became memes?

[@carlobellandi7213]

I think yes

[@chiefRaho]

We're all here aren't we? lerl

[@matthewwilson9749]

Hmmmmm, over 13k views. Looks like you’re not the only one. Just saying.

[@claireify1963]

Nope :)

[@zaramobeen6646]

@@matthewwilson9749 HAHAH trueee

[@kalex270]

Laina is beautiful, but she just nails that psycho look in a way that makes my skin crawl 😭😂

SIMP

[@kalex270]

@ Accurate 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@peepingtom7068]

@ simp

[@karlbenedictperez8655]

@ WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? CAN'T COMPLIMENT SOMEONE? STFU

[@nobodyfromnowhere8797]

@@karlbenedictperez8655 calm down man, maybe he's just joking

[@jamesdavis7857]

She was and is adorable and hilarious! And talented! I’ll bet that whatever she tackles, she’ll succeed in it!

[@timsexton]

Sounds like you were already a well grounded & well adjusted young lady when fame came & found you. With so many stories where Instant Internet fame concludes on a negative note, it sounds like you trusted your instinct about when to step back from it. If any credence is owed to your family or loved ones who gave council or guidance, thank them for supporting you and helping you through those difficult times to emerge at a place where you regained ownership of yourself. *_TRUST !!_*

[@bloopbloop248]

Ok but like on a side note she’s really pretty Edit: Bruh can’t I just compliment someone? That ain’t a crime

[@that-queer-fnaf-theorist]

Ye

[@carlconstantine1013]

say simp if ur gay

[@terrible_bloke]

@@carlconstantine1013 thx star platinum, now I can now ascend to heaven and find true peace

[@bekrox64]

@@terrible_bloke is that a jojo refrence ?

[@blitzultra219]

@A .Y lol gay boy

[@MorphyVA]

The fact that she has her own episode of I accidentally became a meme makes me truly believe that an era of youtube has passed

[@dydy7655]

MORPHY?????

[@GMAMEC]

Ok

[@user-lk3sj5yb8d]

lol

[@thequandlecultiston3157]

Were in the dark ages now next is the renaissance, next is the industrial revoulution and next is the utopian age of youtube.

[@SithLordC3P0]

@@thequandlecultiston3157 or you know. The fall of Rome, youtube style.

[@unfree.radical]

What a genuinely sweet person. I wish her the best in everything.

[@animationcycles7109]

She keeps moving forward,. What a beautiful, and down to earth person.

[@Tronicate]

2012 Internet was a completely different time :(

[@esmer4943]

it was a good time

[@saivamsi5039]

so is 2020

[@esmer4943]

@@saivamsi5039 we have celebs doing onlyfans for 20 or 25 $ like a whole new place lol

[@saivamsi5039]

@@esmer4943 yup

[@scuzzlebutt2477]

@@saivamsi5039 no. 2020 is snowflakes bitching about things that don’t exist. young girls selling their bodies which is demoralizing by default. people don’t listen to each other. no one wants to get educated on anything. no. 2020 is not it.

[@juliusmorgan2292]

i remember my meme for this one... "we are never getting back together" "because we are never breaking up"

[@MakinaMakinaMakina]

Nah that wasn’t yours

[@juliusmorgan2292]

@@MakinaMakinaMakina yeah it is. i made it when i heard that taylor swift song...

[@MakinaMakinaMakina]

@@juliusmorgan2292 Nah you didn’t

[@juliusmorgan2292]

@@MakinaMakinaMakina pfft. And what was your caption?

[@MakinaMakinaMakina]

@@juliusmorgan2292 I didn’t make one, I don’t lie on the internet for likes you sad little idiot

[@fullyarns]

What an incredibly well rounded person. This was a great watch, I’m glad she’s doing well!

[@sureshots8155]

I have always thought she was pretty now and then. Seems like a good person and very clever.

[@shellynazyia]

Love how she was 20 in 2012 and still looks 20 in 2020

[@lazkraft7917]

Well she's 28 so still in her 20s.

[@shellynazyia]

Lazkraft true true

[@sarahmichelle473]

This generation focuses on sunscreen usage lol

[@shellynazyia]

Sarah Speelman well that’s true.. nowadays we all about glow

[@z.e....3175]

I thought she's 25 now lol.

[@lovewillsetyoufree]

She was 20 back then ?!?!? She looks 20 now!!! Back in the day I thought she was at least 15 !!!! Holy molly she aged so well !!!

[@Liverpoollassie]

Ikr in 2 years she'll be 30

[@mellovestodraw]

Carter Hart’s wife holy cow I mean I am turning 19 very soon and I don’t look 19 at all maybe 14

[@gabrielleoana1092]

People who don’t smoke and expose themselves to sun too much look like they’re in their 20s throughout their 30s and they look like they’re in their 30s throughout their 40s and so on.

[@shinichi0noT]

The overly attached teenager

[@franzfrancisco6349]

Thank god im asian

[@dakritic]

Glad Laina processed this in a positive way despite the hard patches. Best wishes to her.

[@tekeler11]

Absolute legend. Thank you for sharing this and all the good laughs we've been able to have.