If you love seeing those posts with high quality GIFs, chances are you’re a fan of DrClaww, real name Aaron. He’s been on Imgur for 4 years now so we figured it was time was learned more about the man behind the creator of so many of our favorite OC posts.
Aaron first found Imgur after a friend of his had shared an album from Imgur that included over 100 images of different locations on planet Earth which “looked absolutely amazing. I was a lurker on Imgur for my very first year.” Aaron explained that he was soon “hooked on the community and staff of Imgur. I really enjoyed the layout of the website and there were so many exciting things going on at the time. I started meeting quite a few Imgurians who shared my common interests as well.”
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After a year of lurking he noticed someone creating GIFs on Imgur by the name of PETTYOFFICER117. Aaron said he was “very inspired to see someone dorky and nerdy using GIFs as a way of storytelling using some of my favorite film and TV show scenes. I got to know him and others along the way (iH8myPP, SpockIsMyHomeboy, Jackamabob, RandySavageIsMySpiritAnimal, Huesh, DennisNedrey and of course ANewBadlyPhotoshoppedPhotoofMichaelCeraEveryday) and it was all just a fantastic experience, getting together and collaborating and sharing ideas with each other. I’d also like to throw out an honorable mention to newcomers (WiggityWonky and ForPizzaSake).
As a passionate original content creator, it’s no surprise his favorite things to look at on Imgur is OC. “I love the creativity and time and effort that goes into crafting OC,” he explained, “whether it’s a GIF or painting, comic-strip or just an amazing story using drawings.”
His favorite moment on Imgur came at a personal time. “I was seriously depressed and contemplating suicide, so I decided to “man up” and posted this.
I received hundreds of private messages from people going through or who have gone through the same things I had at the time, it was the most inspiring moment of my time here.”
Since the second GIF Wars ended, Aaron can finally focus on starting up a YouTube project that deeply involves Imgur and other OC creators on Imgur. “I’m also working on a graphic novel project with a very talented artist, I plan to release chapters on Imgur and eventually publish my works on the outside world for those who may enjoy it.”
When asked what he does in real life, Aaron said “Real life? What is real life when there is Imgur? Imgur is love, Imgur is life!…I’m just an average guy who happens to be gay and disabled. I to stay focused on the positive in life. I’m not a religious person of any means, but I also volunteer at local churches and other community shelters when I can, it’s a very rewarding life helping other people.”
Thank you so much Aaron! We can’t wait to see your future projects come to fruition on Imgur.