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Young Busco, creator of the viral 'What are those?' meme, died in his sleep

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Brandon Moore, a comedian and social media personality better known as Young Busco, died at age 31, according to his wife.
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· 18 hours ago

Young Busco, who originated the "What are those?" meme, has died at 31

The Man Behind The "What Are Those?" Meme Has Died At 31
Brandon Moore, better known as Young Busco, was a comedian and Instagram personality whose catchphrase became famous on Vine in 2015.
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· 17 hours ago

'What Are Those' Meme Creator Brandon Moore's Wife Says He Died Mysteriously in Sleep at 31

'What Are Those' Meme Creator Brandon Moore's Wife Says He Died in Sleep at 31
"What are those" meme creator Brandon Moore dead at 31.
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· Nov 26

, the East Bay social media comic behind the meme has passed away, according to his friends. According to a 2015 article, his real name was Brandon Moore and he was a father of 5.

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· Nov 25

REST IN PEACE TO YOUNG BUSCO AKA THE CREATOR OF THIS LEGENDARY MEME. YOU WILL BE MISSED

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· 18 hours ago

R.I.P. to a legend I will truly never forget the time I got what are those’d... I’m still hurt 😪

'What Are Those' Meme Creator Brandon Moore's Wife Says He Died in Sleep at 31
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· 21 hours ago

*pointing at Jesus' sandals in heaven* "WHAT ARE THOSE"

'What Are Those' Meme Creator Brandon Moore's Wife Says He Died in Sleep at 31
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· Nov 26

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, left his mark on the world and spawned countless hilarious moments. Here are some of the best 🏆

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· 22 hours ago

Brandon "Busco" Lil B.... We'll miss you.💔👼🏽

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· Nov 26

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.

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· Nov 27

World knew u as Busco we knew you as Brandon. More like Lil B to be exact. Ima miss that crazy ass man.💔

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· Nov 25

I ain’t ready to lose no close love ones cuz this Busco thang got me light weight sick 😔

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· 23 hours ago

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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· 22 hours ago

Internet comedian behind ‘What are those?’ meme dies at 31

Internet comedian behind ‘What are those?’ meme dies at 31 - NY Daily News
Brandon (Young Busco) Moore, the internet comedian whose footwear-dissing “What are those?” meme took the world by storm in 2015, has died. He was 31.
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