From Know Your Meme.

In 2012, Maggie Goldenberger was backpacking through India when she discovered her childhood photo had become a global meme. You know the one… braces, pigtails, and Goosebumps books. But Maggie didn’t ask for any of this. In this video, she shares how the Ermahgerd meme exploded without her knowledge, the violations of privacy that came with it, and why she ultimately walked away from internet fame. Today, she’s a cardiac nurse with a very different kind of story to tell.

Thanks to @BuzzFeedVideo for some of the interview clips and footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKfPgZO7zOo

00:00 She Went Viral Backpacking in India
00:22 The Meme Photo Explained
00:56 What the Meme Looked Like
01:18 How the Meme Spread
01:42 Maggie’s Real-Life Backstory
02:00 The Photo Shoot That Started It All
02:32 The Meme Reaches Her Friends
02:57 When It Got Out of Hand
03:26 The AMA That Went Too Far
04:20 Why She Never Monetized It
04:50 Vanity Fair & Furry Party Appearance
05:26 Where She Is Now
05:44 How She Feels About the Meme Today
06:10 Maggie’s Final Message

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