We alwaysΒ enjoyΒ memesΒ plastered all over our timelines, but seldom do we think about those who put in the effort to bring them to fruition. Take, for instance, the "Black Rolf" meme, an Ed, EddΒ n Eddy-inspired imageΒ thatΒ went viralΒ late last year.
HereΒ it isΒ for those who need a refresher.
The potency of the meme is almost as impressive as the quickness it took toΒ captureΒ the exact frame from the episode.
These days, Elijah Rutland, the meme's originator, is seeing a different kind of success. ABC 27 has learned the Florida AgriculturalΒ & Mechanical University student has been selected as an animation intern forΒ Warner Brothers Studios in California. Part of the internship will allow him the opportunity to work onΒ Green Eggs & Ham, an upcoming series on NetflixΒ based on the beloved Dr. Seuss children's book.
"I've been able to make a lot more connections and relationships and do a lot more because of FAMU and the network it has and the opportunities the school provides and all of the love and support I've gotten," Rutland said. He also encouraged aspiring content creators to "be confident and to apply, apply,Β and keep applying and don't count yourself out."
The FAMUΒ junior took to Twitter to express his excitement for the opportunity. "First day as a Warner Bros. Animation Intern is complete. So thankful to be blessed with this opportunity," he said.
According to Deadline, Netflix has ordered 12 episodes forΒ Green Eggs and Ham, which is produced by Ellen DeGeneres. The series, expected to premiere later this year, will feature Michael Douglas, Adam DeVine, Tracy Morgan, and narration fromΒ Keegan-Michael Key.Β
