For his part, Kyle’s attempts at monetizing Bad Luck Brian are all pretty true to the spirit of the meme. He tried starting his own YouTube channel but kind of failed. He appeared at conventions ...

The 'Bad Luck Brian' meme originated from a yearbook photo from Archbishop Hoban. Kyle Craven from the picture is now in talks to buy Quaker Square.

The 'Bad Luck Brian' meme originated from a yearbook photo from Archbishop Hoban. Kyle Craven from the picture is now in talks to buy Quaker Square.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — The phone call that made him famous came at 4 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2012. He was very much asleep. Ring ring. Ring ring. Actually, it vibrated, and because this is a story ...