The meme, called "Wood Sitting on a Bed" was subsequently shared on websites such as 4chan and Reddit in 2012. [ 1 ] In 2020, the meme resurfaced as part of a COVID-19 prank, whereby the photo was shared on WhatsApp under the guise of being an alert related to the virus.

Mar 27, 2020 · Emails, DMs, and endless memes poured in from people who had read the story and wanted to know more about the now-fabled Wood. A few even asked about donating to Wood’s family.

Jul 20, 2023 · The meme of Barry Wood sitting on a bed – often referred to as ‘Huge Penis Guy’ ‘Big Barry’ or ‘BBC meme’ – is one of the biggest internet sensations in history. So popular is the original photo that online shops are now selling t-shirts and merchandise with the big man emblazoned on the front.

May 28, 2020 · But just who is this mystery Wood? On Wednesday, Vice released a short YouTube documentary uncovering the man behind one of the COVID era’s raunchiest memes.

Dec 28, 2020 · Wardy Joubert III, a.k.a. "Wood," a.k.a. "Barry Wood," a.k.a. "Big Wood," is the name of the ubiquitous "that guy" of the 2020 coronavirus quarantine memes.

The viral research site, Know Your Meme, reported that Wood Sitting On a Bed, also known as Big Barry, is a photoshopped image of the now-deceased man, Wardy Joubert III, sitting on the edge of a bed looking at the camera with his penis exposed.

Feb 5, 2021 · The meme skyrocketed in popularity during COVID-19 lockdowns, with images of the large, naked man being placed on fake “Time” magazine covers and showing him as a “Jeopardy!” contestant.

Mar 17, 2020 · Embarrassingly, I got suckered into opening photos of this man thrice(!), as have many others, via assorted prank texts circulating and promising breaking information about the COVID-19 crisis.

Mar 20, 2020 · The viral prank sees jokers send friends a link they claim contains breaking information about the pandemic - but in fact leads to a picture of Wood and his huge penis. The picture is being used in...

Mar 19, 2020 · As you probably know, staying home and practicing social distancing are the best ways to keep healthy and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. But being isolated indoors doesn't mean you can't...