Young Busco, creator of the viral 'What are those?' meme, died in his sleep
Young Busco, who originated the "What are those?" meme, has died at 31https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/what-are-those-meme-creator-dies-31?bftwnews&utm_term=4ldqpgc#4ldqpgc …
'What Are Those' Meme Creator Brandon Moore's Wife Says He Died Mysteriously in Sleep at 31http://tmz.me/tKDrSHB
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@YoungBusco, the East Bay social media comic behind the #Whatarethose meme has passed away, according to his friends. According to a 2015 @vice article, his real name was Brandon Moore and he was a father of 5. #YoungBusco @nbcbayareapic.twitter.com/LNX1JX1exO
REST IN PEACE TO YOUNG BUSCO AKA THE CREATOR OF THIS LEGENDARY MEME. YOU WILL BE MISSEDpic.twitter.com/63kO5TjPOh
R.I.P. to a legend I will truly never forget the time I got what are those’d... I’m still hurt https://twitter.com/tmz/status/1067465768193863680 …
*pointing at Jesus' sandals in heaven* "WHAT ARE THOSE"https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1067465768193863680 …
Brandon “Young Busco” Moore, the creator of the "What are those?" internet meme, has reportedly died at the age of 31. From Vine all the way to Wakanda, #YoungBusco left his mark on the world and spawned countless hilarious moments. Here are some of the best pic.twitter.com/l0vbufT9d8
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So saddened by the passing of my childhood friend Young Busco. It’ll be weird to come home and not hear you scream my name from a block away or hittin some weird dance! Rest well, Brandon.
World knew u as Busco we knew you as Brandon. More like Lil B to be exact. #OriginalBae Ima miss that crazy ass man.
I ain’t ready to lose no close love ones cuz this Busco thang got me light weight sick
In no way can you tell a person how / when to mourn bcuz I wake up and go to sleep thinking about Busco! I’m literally in tears as if I’ve known him for years or if that was my day one. That’s just how big of an impact he HAD. People really are hurting behind this shit.
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Internet comedian behind ‘What are those?’ meme dies at 31 https://nydn.us/2RgF7zX pic.twitter.com/E0pVRbUJOM