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About
"He Does It For Free" is an expression used to mock 4chan moderators, also known as "janitors" or "jannies" who are accused of abusing their power or being overly sensitive. Is it often associated with images of the anthropomorphic cartoon dog John Morris from the cartoon television series Arthur, who is employed as an elementary school janitor on the show.
Origin
The earliest known use of the phrase in reference to 4chan moderators was posted to the site's /sp/[1] (sports) board on September 28th, 2013, which mocked site mods for spending their weekends on 4chan "for free."[2]
Spread
On January 28th, 2014, YouTuber spee outlaw posted a video featuring testimonial spokesman Gordon Hurd reading a script about the 4chan janitor (shown below). Within the first nine months, the video gained over 110,000 views and 290 comments.
On March 12th, a green text post was submitted to the /sp/[2] board mocking a moderator for being obese and doing his job "for free." On May 4th, YouTuber forfree posted several videos directed at /sp/ moderators, including a video titled "Hey there /sp/ mod" featuring a parody of the 2006 rock song "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's (shown below).
Oh you will always be
Doing it for free
Oh you will never be
Compensated monetarily
Mod on /sp/
When threads related to the GamerGate controversy were removed by 4chan moderators en masse in September, the phrase saw a significant resurgence on the site by those complaining about the restrictions, often accompanied by pictures of the janitor character John Morris from the television series Arthur. The phrase also became associated with the microwaveable turnovers brand Hot Pockets, implying that janitors eat unhealthy food or are overweight.[4][5] The first reference to the term comes from a post from the video games general board on March 17th, 2014.[3]
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[1] archive.moe via Wayback Machine – First sighting
[3] archive.moe – H-Games General #92
[4] archive.moe – Search for hot pockets
[5] archive.moe – Search for hotpockets
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>No /sp/ entry
Wow he really does it for free, /sp/ by far is home to the best memes. Mods clearly do it for free.
>No /sp/ entry
Wow he really does it for free, /sp/ by far is home to the best memes. Mods clearly do it for free.
>he’s a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his “job” very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn’t like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent’s house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
>he’s a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his “job” very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn’t like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent’s house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
>he’s a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his “job” very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn’t like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent’s house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
>he’s a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his “job” very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn’t like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent’s house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
Wait, what about the hot pocket thing? Where did that originate from?
Wait, what about the hot pocket thing? Where did that originate from?
2. Relationship; No Compensation. You understand and agree that this is an unpaid, volunteer position and not an employment relationship. This position is for no specific period of time and will be “at will,” meaning that either you or 4chan may terminate your position and the service relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Although you must perform the Moderation Duties in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in this letter agreement, or as otherwise provided by 4chan to you, 4chan does not require any specific time commitment for this position (i.e. it is not “full time” or “part time”), and the amount of time you spend performing the Moderation Duties is solely at your own discretion. You acknowledge and agree that 4chan will not pay you any wages or other compensation (including without limitation any equity or ownership share in 4chan) at any time, now or in the future, under any circumstances, for performing the Moderation Duties, and you will not be eligible to participate in any 4chan company-sponsored benefits. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. 4chan may terminate your position and the service relationship with or without notice to you.
2. Relationship; No Compensation. You understand and agree that this is an unpaid, volunteer position and not an employment relationship. This position is for no specific period of time and will be “at will,” meaning that either you or 4chan may terminate your position and the service relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Although you must perform the Moderation Duties in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in this letter agreement, or as otherwise provided by 4chan to you, 4chan does not require any specific time commitment for this position (i.e. it is not “full time” or “part time”), and the amount of time you spend performing the Moderation Duties is solely at your own discretion. You acknowledge and agree that 4chan will not pay you any wages or other compensation (including without limitation any equity or ownership share in 4chan) at any time, now or in the future, under any circumstances, for performing the Moderation Duties, and you will not be eligible to participate in any 4chan company-sponsored benefits. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. 4chan may terminate your position and the service relationship with or without notice to you.
Not enough hotpockets
Not enough hotpockets
I do virus removal and other minor PC repair (not involving broken hardware, mind) for free.
I do part replacements for mon-ee.
I do virus removal and other minor PC repair (not involving broken hardware, mind) for free.
I do part replacements for mon-ee.
>mfw i spent the day cleaning up the shop I volunteer at
>mfw i spent the day cleaning up the shop I volunteer at
don post advice animals for free
don post advice animals for free
Doing things for free is so rewarding.
Doing things for free is so rewarding.
And it's so easy when you're a mod
This is the life, you see
Ol' Chris Poole tips his hat to me
I do it all because I'm a mod
And I do it all for free
Your butthurt's all the pay I'll ever need.
And it's so easy when you're a mod
This is the life, you see
Ol' Chris Poole tips his hat to me
I do it all because I'm a mod
And I do it all for free
Your butthurt's all the pay I'll ever need.
4chan janitors =/= mods, +1 Work&Confirm otherwise.
4chan janitors =/= mods, +1 Work&Confirm otherwise.
>he's a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his "job" very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn't like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent's house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
>he's a mod
>on the internet
>on a meme database
>he does it for free
>he takes his "job" very seriously
>he does it because it is the only amount of power & control he will ever have in his pathetic life
>he trolls images he doesn't like because whenever he gets upset he has an asthma attack
>he will never have a real job
>he will never move out of his parent's house
>he will never be at a healthy weight
>he will never know how to cook anything besides a hot pocket
>he will never have a girlfriend
>he will never have any friends
He does it for
He does it for
>mfw this is already a comment
>mfw this is already a comment
Sorry, I didn't know.
Sorry, I didn't know.
What's the connection to Hot Pockets???
What's the connection to Hot Pockets???
It's an old stereotype that nerds live off of primarily hot pockets, much like the stereotype that all college students live off of ramen cups.
It's an old stereotype that nerds live off of primarily hot pockets, much like the stereotype that all college students live off of ramen cups.
I work at a charity shop as a volunteer.
So you could say that…I do it for free.
I work at a charity shop as a volunteer.
So you could say that…I do it for free.
I commented….for FREE
I commented….for FREE
I replied… For hot pockets
I replied… For hot pockets
>Mfw those videos are clips from fetish videos
!
>Mfw Gaben The Troll hasn't shown up yet
>Mfw those videos are clips from fetish videos
!
>Mfw Gaben The Troll hasn't shown up yet
He does it for yee.
He does it for yee.
I came here for free.
I came here for free.
Jooc how is that dog related to this?
Jooc how is that dog related to this?
The dog is a janitor
The dog is a janitor
upvoted to try and wipe off the autism downvotes
Literally this. The dog is a janitor on the cartoon arthur, that's pretty much the only connection. 4chans potato tier mods are called janitors.
upvoted to try and wipe off the autism downvotes
Literally this. The dog is a janitor on the cartoon arthur, that's pretty much the only connection. 4chans potato tier mods are called janitors.
Closing galleries?
Pfft, they do it for free
Closing galleries?
Pfft, they do it for free
How did they get tied to Hot Pockets?
How did they get tied to Hot Pockets?
"Basement dweller" stereotyping, I guess.
"Basement dweller" stereotyping, I guess.
EVERYDAY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET
EVERYDAY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET
EVERYBODY THAT YOU MEET
EVERYBODY THAT YOU MEET
HAS AN ORIGINAL POINT OF VIEW
HAS AN ORIGINAL POINT OF VIEW
AND I SAY HEY!!
AND I SAY HEY!!
WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY
WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY
I uh… I-I don't know what to do.
I uh… I-I don't know what to do.
WHERE YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY
WHERE YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY
AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER!!!
AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER!!!
WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY
WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY