The Viral “Spanish Laughing Guy” Meme El Risitas Dies at 65
EL RISITAS DIES – The man behind the viral “Spanish Laughing Guy” on every meme on the internet dies at the age of 65.
Juan Joya Borja, also known as El Risitas (Spanish for “giggles”), was a Spanish comedian. Following appearances on national television in 2014, he gains internet fame under the moniker “Spanish laughing guy.”
Borja died on Wednesday in a hospital, according to a BBC report. Borja was hospitalized last year due to health problems. After one of his legs was amputated, he thanked fans for organizing a fundraising effort to buy him an electric mobility scooter in March.
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After appearing on television shows hosted by Jess Quintero, the comedian rose to fame about 20 years ago. His most notable appearance was on the Spanish late-night show Ratones Coloraos, where he was interviewed by the host about his ill-fated stint as a kitchen assistant.
Based on the article, Borja told Quintero in the clip that he once left 20 paella dishes in the sea overnight to clean them. However, when he returns the next morning, he discovers all but one had been washed away by the tide.
Borja’s trademark wheezing and almost-toothless grin stole the show, leaving him and the host slapping the desk in fits of uncontrollable laughter. His smiling face is also widely used online, including as an emoticon on the game streaming site Twitch. Social media users and media figures in Spain have paid tribute.
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