The Curious Case of the Hard Hat Sticker: Meet the Infamous D*b*

Mason Riverwind

Updated Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In the bustling world of construction sites, hard hats are a common sight, each adorned with various stickers and personal touches. Yet, one particular hard hat has sparked a whirlwind of curiosity and amusement among coworkers. The image of this hard hat, shared on Reddit, has garnered significant attention, leaving everyone puzzled by one distinctive sticker.

The sticker in question features the infamous cartoon figure known as "D***b***." This peculiar character, with its odd-shaped body, one large eye, and mischievous gesture, has left many scratching their heads. The Reddit user who posted the image noted, "Nobody at work has recognized this little guy, everyone keeps asking me what it is."

For those not in the know, D***b*** is a creation of artist KC Green, who has also given the internet another iconic meme, "This is Fine." Despite his significant contributions to internet culture, KC Green remains relatively unknown outside meme circles. One commenter lamented, "The fact that KC Green created not one, but two of the most iconic internet memes and isn’t a household name is a travesty."

The image also shows a glimpse into the daily life of a construction worker. The hard hat, held by a tattooed arm, is covered in various other stickers, including a warning that reads, "BE VIGILANT." The background features a view through a large window, revealing a building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

Reddit users shared their thoughts and reactions to the sticker. One user humorously remarked, "I have that drawn 2 meters tall under my floor. The next person redoing the floor is in for a surprise." Another user nostalgically commented, "Ole D***b***, I haven't heard that name in years."

The sticker has even sparked workplace trends, with one commenter sharing, "We have a shrimp cocktail on the menu where I work and I started referring to it as a 'shrimp d***b***' and it caught on quick. Now everyone calls cocktails d***butts."

Despite the humor and nostalgia, some users expressed frustration over the lack of recognition. "They're a bunch of uncultured swines," one user declared, while another pointed out the generational gap, "if she don’t recognize d***b*** she’s too young for you."

This playful sticker serves as a reminder of the internet's vast and varied culture, where a simple cartoon can become an enduring symbol of humor and creativity. So, next time you spot an unusual sticker on a hard hat, take a moment to appreciate the quirky stories and cultural references it might hold.

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Top Comments from Reddit

nurgole

I have that drawn 2 meters tall under my floor. The next person redoing the floor is in for a surprise.

ATLien42

The infamous d***b***. Proof the internet is a wonderful, beautiful place of infinite knowledge and debauchery

ACauseQuiVontSuaLune

It’s an old code, but it checks out.

Gnomorius

They're a bunch of uncultured swines

spraywithperoxide

if she don’t recognize d***b*** she’s too young for you

Sullyp2k

Slap a monocle and top hat and he could be Richard Glutes.

gweran

The fact that KC Green created not one, but two of the most iconic internet memes and isn’t a household name is a travesty.

Size_Slight

D***b***

POShelpdesk

Ole D*** b***, I haven't heard that name in years

cidknee1

Ok I’ll bite. What is it?

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