Ernie Smith6d ago

What makes one decide to make a parody movie trailer for, of all things, the GNU Image Manipulation Program? I asked the puppeteer behind Pork Johnson, the star of the semi-viral GIMP clip.

https://tedium.co/2026/04/07/pork-johnson-gimp-parody-interview/

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The Puppeteer Behind The Fake GIMP Movie Trailer

What inspired the semi-viral fake GIMP trailer that recently fluttered around FOSS circles? The creator and puppeteer behind Pork Johnson explains.

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Show threadErnie Smith6d ago

In case you haven’t seen: It’s epic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs56ILRcYTg

GIMP: The Movie (2026) | Official Trailer | Starring Pork Johnson

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Show threadErnie Smith6d ago

@shermozle There’s another video too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7NnCzXpdY

He Caught Her Cheating | GIMP: The Movie | Official Clip | Starring Pork Johnson

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