David Thorne became an internet sensation in 2008 following a viral email exchange where he attempted to pay an overdue utility bill with a drawing of a seven-legged spider. Known for his website 27bslash6, Thorne’s brand of humor relies on extreme literalism, deadpan delivery, and the systematic frustration of bureaucrats through elaborate and absurd email pranks. His work, including the famous 'Missing Missy' lost cat poster saga, defined a specific era of early 2010s internet humor. Today, the David Thorne meme style is used to mock corporate absurdity or to offer ridiculous, confidently-delivered solutions to serious professional problems.