Benny Harvey RIP: Know Your Meme

The Genesis of a Viral Meme

A Deeper Dive into the Limmy Sketch

The phrase "Benny Harvey RIP" has become a viral meme in recent years, but few people know the tragic story behind it.

The RIP Benny Harvey joke, or simply RIP Benny, originated on 4chan's /co/ and /v/ boards in 2012. The joke was a reference to a sketch from the Scottish comedian Limmy, in which a character named Benny Harvey is brutally murdered by a group of thugs.

The Benny Harvey RIP meme quickly spread beyond 4chan, becoming a popular internet meme. It has been used in a variety of contexts, from online trolling to political commentary.