Kyle Craven is one man that will never forget the moment his unintended picture became a popular item. The said picture changed his life forever and made him an instant celebrity.
While social media platforms can make or destroy a man, Kyle is one man who became popular through a Reddit picture tagged ‘Bad Luck Brian’.
Craven will always be known as Bad luck Brian but behind the meme is an interesting man with many unknown facts about. But really who is Kyle Craven? what are the facts about his life and where is he now?
Who Is Kyle Craven
Kyle Craven was born on 10 August 1989in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. His father owns a construction company that specializes in building churches.
He attended Archbishop Hoban High school in his hometown of Ohio. Craven later went to Kent State University and graduated with a degree in Construction Management.
Kyle Craven went down a career path in the construction industry despite enjoying fame and popularity on the internet.
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How He Became So Popular
In 2012, a picture got the attention of Redditors. The boy in a plaid jacket was uploaded by Ian Davies.
The picture was to be used for the school yearbook but Kyle Craven who appears in the picture wanted a picture with more humor. He got the clothes from a store and finished the effect by rubbing a red cardigan on his face as well as rubbing his eyes till they become swollen.
The principal asked for a retake but Craven had shared the pictures with his buddies. He dropped the picture on his Facebook where his friend, Ian picked it from.
Years later, the picture became a sensation on Reddits after Ian posted it. Ian named it Bad Luck Brian to capture the inability of someone to get break humor.
The popularity of the meme comes especially from the different captions that are put on it. Some examples of the mini-stories that describe his bad break humor include;
Goes surfing for the first time….hurricane.
Receives note from crush…restraining order.
Builds courage to send naked picture…sends to mom.
Takes driving test…first DUI.
Kyle Craven Wife And Children
He and his wife met while still attending High school in Ohio. The lovebird’s relationship blossomed and survived the after-high-school years. Kyle was dating her way before the Bad Luck Brain meme made him popular.
Their marriage produced two adorable children. They are still together since bad news is flying about their marriage.
7 Other Unknown Facts About Kyle Craven
1. He Was The High School Class Clown
It is not surprising for Craven to become an internet sensation. In simple terms, he was getting his overdue payment for the amusement he gave to his High school classmates and teachers.
It is a known fact that long before his picture became a thing, his high school colleagues enjoyed doses of his stretched comics.
He is known to have butchered a rendition of Hanson MMMBopsong at a talent show. Also, he targeted unsuspecting students with butter that he threw on the cafeteria ceiling.
2. Kyle Craven’s High School Rejected The Image That Made Him Popular
The Bad Luck Brian image was meant to be used for his High school yearbook but the principal would not have that take. She asked him to come back for a retake.
Years later, the same picture made him a popular internet celebrity. If his High school principal had known that, she might as well allow him to use it then, but she was just making sure he was not being his usual clownish self.
3. He Negotiates His Advert Deals Himself
The Bad Luck Brian picture has drawn him lots of popularity, yet, he is being typical bad luck Brian…signing himself, lol.
He negotiates his advert deals himself and this has no explanation. One thing is certain, he is enjoying himself while doing it.
4. Bad Luck Brian Meme Adverts
The Bad Luck Brian meme attracted a lot of big franchises. He appeared in adverts for Walmart, Hot Topic, Volks Wagen, and McDonald’s among many others.
His face appears on many board games. He has been asked by companies in Chile, Asia, and other parts of the world to allow them to use his meme for adverts.
5. Kyle Craven Made A Lot From Bad Luck Brian Deals
Many may not realize how few moments in time can alter one’s History, just ask Bad luck Brain about this.
Kyle Craven said he made some money for the use of the Bad Luck Brian meme in their adverts. He made about $15 to $20 thousand dollars from licensing deals and Bad Luck Brian T-shirts within three years.
while this may not mean much to many people, Craven considers it okay for doing nothing.
6. Kyle Craven Looks Nothing Like The Picture That Made Him Popular
Craven did not allow his parents to take down the Bad Luck Brian picture because it does not look like the present him.
The picture was taken back in high school when he still had his braces on. Presently, he has no braces and the blond hair is cut short while the smirk and is not even how he usually smiles.
Many fans don’t recognize him and it does not bother him that many people are making fun of his face.
7. Bad Luck Brian Collaboration With Laina Morris
The popularity of the Bad Luck Brain meme attracted the attention of other meme celebrities like Laina Morris. She flew Craven to L. A. and filmed the Bad Luck Brian meme meets Overly Attached Girlfriend for her channel.
Where Is He Today?
Kyle Craven is alive and kicking. He occasionally posts on his social media channels but not as in the years following the posting of Bad Luck Brian Meme.
He works as a project manager on his father’s construction sites. Craven tries his best to keep out Bad Luck Brian from his official work as a construction worker.
Kyle Craven lives in Broadview Heights, Ohio in a little house with his wife and kids.
The occasional temptation of showing Bad Luck Brian is always hiding somewhere if stripped carefully, lol.
