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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]
Images of John Pork later circulated as internet memes across social media platforms.[3] He 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.[3][4]
In early 2025, fan-created narratives involving additional characters brought renewed attention to John Pork.[5][6] John Pork was later referenced in an October 2025 episode of the television game show Jeopardy!. The programme described the character as AI-generated, prompting criticism from viewers, and host Ken Jennings later apologised for the wording.[7][8]
Creation and early online presence
[edit]John Pork was introduced through the Instagram account @john.pork in 2018. The profile used computer-generated imagery (CGI) to place the 3D character in photographs set in real-world locations, presenting him in the style of a lifestyle influencer.[1][2]
From 2019 onward, images of John Pork appeared in memes on Reddit, with much of the humour focusing on the character's uncanny appearance.[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 version placed an incoming-call interface and sound effect over an image of the character. The format inspired variations featuring other anthropomorphic characters, as well as stories about what might happen if the viewer accepted or rejected the call.[3][2]
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.[5][6]
Different versions of the story portrayed John Pork as having been murdered, arrested or falsely accused of crimes. Related memes used the phrases "Free John Pork" and "Justice for John Pork".[5]
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 artificially 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.[7][8]
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 artificial intelligence had been used in later user-generated videos featuring the character but said that it may not have been an appropriate description of John Pork's original appearances.[8][9] Jennings apologised on behalf of the programme.[7][9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Christopher (9 November 2020). "Who is Virtual Influencer and Pigman John Pork?". Virtual Humans. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b c 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 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b c d Hamilton, Phillip (24 March 2023). "John Pork / John Pork Is Calling". Know Your Meme. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ "John Pork meme explained as TikTok mourns death of pig meme". Indy100. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b c Mateus (31 March 2025). "Free John Pork Movement / John Pork Lore". Know Your Meme. Updated by Zach on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b Sawyer, Charlie (1 April 2025). "Did Tim Cheese murder John Pork, and how is Simon Claw involved? The lore, explained". SCREENSHOT Media. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b c 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 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b c Vega, Ashley (3 November 2025). "Jeopardy! Issues Apology After Clue Sparks Debate Over 'AI-Generated' Content". People. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ^ a b Stenzel, Wesley (4 November 2025). "Jeopardy host Ken Jennings apologizes after AI clue sparks backlash". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
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