Stefán Karl Stefánsson, best known for his role as the villain Robbie Rotten on the children's show 'LazyTown,' became an internet icon through the viral success of the song 'We Are Number One' in late 2016. While originally intended as a comedic villain anthem, the song was remixed thousands of times, turning Stefán into a beloved figure across Reddit and YouTube. Beyond the humor, the meme community rallied around Stefán during his battle with bile duct cancer, raising significant funds for his treatment and immortalizing him as a symbol of positivity and 'Number One' status. Today, these memes are used both for classic 'LazyTown' jokes and as a heartfelt tribute to a man who embraced his meme status with grace and kindness, proving that he truly was number one.