This became a popular image on me_irl and Instagram in the coming months.If you’ve spent some time on the internet, then you’ve probably come across the PS1 Hagrid meme. The sad face has been used in a number of memes and pithy responses, and it’s actually a lot older than you might think. Related: What is the origin of the Press F to Pay Respects meme? The PS1 Hagrid meme, explained Here’s where the meme comes from and some of the best jokes featuring ol’ Hagrid. This particular model of Hagrid comes from the PlayStation 1 game Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. During the adventure, you’ll do some quests for Hagrid, the Hogwarts groundskeeper. There are no great-looking face maps in The Sorcerer’s Stone on PS1, but for whatever reason, Hagrid looks extra sad. Actor Robbie Coltrane brought an endearing, fatherly aura to the character that made his bond with Harry so believable. In the game, his likeness just looks glum. The image above is the first known meme of good ol’ Hagrid, but its creator is unknown. Yes, really - this image first appeared in a forum way back in 2012. The deliberate misspelling of “Haggord” is very in line with modern meme styles, and the rest of the line plays up the character’s heavy accent. We have whoever made this first image to thank for starting the trend, but it didn’t take off immediately. YouTuber Benzaie put their own spin on the joke with a PhotoShop. During a Let’s Play series, they remarked on the model’s resemblance to a blobfish. The meme was starting to get more attention, but it hadn’t broken into the mainstream just yet. Image via wasn’t until 2016 that PS1 Hagrid really started getting celebrated. Twitter user (whose account is now private), also picked up on the sadness of the character’s face and remarked on it. Since this tweet (and others like it around the same time), the floodgates of PS1 Hagrid jokes, tributes, and all-around appreciation have been thrown open.
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