Chud the Builder GoFundMe: How a Meme Became a Viral Fundraiser
The GoFundMe campaign for “Chud the Builder” started as a joke on the internet’s most chaotic forums. Within days, it evolved into a bizarre fundraising phenomenon that blurred the lines between irony, community, and genuine financial assistance. This is the story of how a meme crossed into reality—and what it reveals about modern online fundraising….
