Editing OkBuddyRetard

{{Infobox Discord server
| image = Okbr.png
| image size = 120
| status = active
| invite = https://discord.gg/ragecomics
| id = 501310750074077215 (OkBR2) <br> <s>611402758871973888</s> (OkBR3) <br> <s>716815039151079456</s> (OkBR4) <br> 1042560991206068295 (OkBR5)
| users = 4,300+ (OkBR2) <br> 8,100+ (OkBR3; peak) <br> 7,100+ (OkBR3; when nuked) <br> 8,000+ (OkBR4) <br> 1,000+ (OkBR5)
| owner = [[GrantVsZombies|Number 15]]#9555
| founded = January 3, 2018 (OkBR1) <br> December 30, 2018 (OkBR2) <br> January 17, 2020 (OkBR3) <br> June 19, 2020 (OkBR4) <br> April 21, 2023 (OkBR5)
| defunct = December 30, 2018 (OkBR1) <br> [[Okbr2 Subreddit Split|January 17, 2020]] (OkBR2) <br> May 31, 2020 (OkBR3) <br> April 7, 2022 (OkBR4)
| founder = [[Kirbizia]]
}}

'''OkBuddyRetard''', the official server of the r/OkBuddyRetard subreddit, what's considered to be the five server lineup of OkBR1, [[Whenthe|Whenthe (Formerly OkBR2)]], OkBR3, OkBR4, and OkBR5, is perchance the most influencial irony server in the hemisphere, giving birth to many other servers that would in some cases even overtake OkBR in it's membercount.

The previous server (OKBR4) was put down by the subreddit's staff on the 7th of April 2022, and it truly seemed that a fifth entry of the OkBR servers wouldn’t be made anytime soon. However, on the 21st of April 2023 there was a sudden [https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddyretard/comments/12upthd/introducing_the_newer_and_better_okbr_discord/ announcement] about a brand new OkBR server and thus, OKBR 5 was born on this day.

The OkBuddyRetard subreddit is currently co-owned by [[GrantVsZombies]] and [[Lemonade1947]]

== History ==

=== Founding of Subreddit ===
Kirbizia made [[OkBuddyRetard]] with the premise of it being "BHJ but even stupider."
[[File:OkbrOriginal.jpeg|thumb|"The Original" posted by [[Kirbizia]] at the point of creating the subreddit]]
It is claimed that the premise for okbr, and the origin of it's name, was an image referred to [https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddyretard/comments/7ivfhb/the_original/ as "The Original"]

Okbr was founded around the idea of unique and individual memes, dismissing existing meme cultures and creating new ones. The owners of this subreddit claim that this is why they ban memes, as it forces users to innovate. 

In 2018, early in the subreddit's life, it's current co-owner [[Lemonade1947]], described the subreddit thusly <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddyretard/comments/9d1qet/rokbuddyretard_is_looking_for_moderators/e5hpcdq/</ref>

{{Quote-simple|It's a form of post-post-irony where a meme is re-contextualized as a response to the general boredom and apathy that it seems a lot of the kinds of people who browse have developed for popular meme culture. No other subs really encompass this in the same way, all of them having their own sub-cultures. This board (tries) to avoid that. Every post is different (even if there are occasionally some running themes which honestly I think it'd be best to avoid)}}

He went on to say

{{Quote-simple|I think it's really about this sub's rejection of even the most "edgy" meme cultures. It's lack of a specific culture is what defines it. The joyful irony here is that it's only possible for the sub to reject this culture -because- they have a deep understanding of it.}}

=== Founding of Discord Server ===
The first Discord server, created in the few months following the creation of the subreddit, is known for inspiring the creation of many now very popular offshoot servers, such as [[Dogelore|Dogelore 1]], [[Whenthe]], and many more. It was made by active members of the r/BoneHurtingJuice Discord, including [[Kirbizia]]. Unfortunately, OkBR1 was nuked in December of 2018.

Afterwards, [[LunarShadows]] created a new server. This server, also known as "OkBR2", is now known as whenthe. 

Later, after the [[Okbr2 Subreddit Split|OkBR2 splitoff]], and it eventually becoming Whenthe, OkBR3 was created. This server also led to the creation of [[Irony Hub]].

Eventually, drama ensued, and OkBR3 was nuked, bringing OkBR4 to life. OkBR4 paled in comparison to any of the previous servers, and its activity and community represented a fraction of its former glory.

In mid to late March of 2022, Doctor Penez invited several subreddit moderators to OkBR4, including Redyards. On April 7th 2022, Redyards nuked OkBR4, which marked the possible end of the OkBR legacy. As a result, many accuse [[Doctor Penez]] of paving the way for OkBR's downfall.

After the OkBR4 Nuke, the moderators gave up. It was thought that there was no chance of an OkBR5, but despite that, OkBR 5 would be made a year later on April 21st 2023 and it would be owned by GrantVsZombies and Irony server wiki owner [[Myszak]]. 

== Legacy ==
Although OkBuddyRetard's former glory may never be reached again, its influence on irony is the most profound out of any subreddit or discord. Most of the servers and users listed on this wiki would have had very different lives if it were not for the creation of this subreddit and discord server.

== Statistics ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+Member growth of OkBuddyRetard 5
!Members
!Date
|-
|100
|April 22, 2023
|-
|200
|April 25, 2023
|-
|300
|April 27, 2023
|-
|400
|April 29, 2023
|-
|500
|May 3, 2023
|-
|600
|May 7, 2023
|-
|700
|May 14, 2023
|-
|800
|May 23, 2023
|-
|900
|June 1, 2023
|-
|1,000
|June 11, 2023
|}

== Pages about OkBuddyRetard ==
* [[OkBuddyRetard/List of admins and mods|List of OkBR Admins and Mods]]
* [[OkBuddyRetard/Roles|OkBuddyRetard Roles]]
* [[OkBR Timeline|OkBuddyRetard Timeline]]
* [[OkBuddyRetard/Server icons and banners|Server icons and banners]]

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