Gjengers

Gjengers is a fictional internet collaborative project and meme that has circulated within online communities since the early 2020s. It centers on a loosely organized group called the Gjengers, who respond to events with humor, art, and stories. The concept functions as a shared universe where participants create and remix media—memes, fan art, short comics, and narrative pieces—to expand the Gjenger lore.

The name Gjengers is a playful adaptation of the word Avengers, chosen to signal parody and to invite participation without relying on official copyright. The project is inherently decentralized and community-driven, with contributors across various platforms sharing works that build on a common, evolving backdrop.

Participants contribute memes, fan art, short comics, remix videos, and short texts. Projects are organized around prompts or “team-ups” that pair different Gjenger characters or themes, encouraging crossovers, collaboration, and rapid iteration. Content typically circulates through social platforms, imageboards, and collaborative editing spaces, often under permissive licenses that encourage remixing and redistribution.

The project’s reception in online spaces is mixed. Proponents highlight its role in fostering collaborative creativity, peer learning, and playful world-building, while critics note its ephemeral nature, potential for fragmentation, and challenges in long-term archiving and curation.

See also collaborative art, internet memes, remix culture.