Kyanka

Kyanka is a surname most notably associated with Daniel Kyanka, an American internet entrepreneur and software engineer who founded Something Awful, a humor-focused website.

Something Awful was launched in 1999 and grew into a prominent online community through a mix of humorous articles, product reviews, satirical features, and a large forums network. The site fostered a dedicated user base and helped shape early online culture, including the spread of meme formats and image macros, and it served as a launching platform for various internet personalities.

As the site evolved, Kyanka guided its direction for many years; under his leadership, Something Awful became influential in the development of online communities and satire. In later years, the operation changed hands and the site underwent shifts in management, while Kyanka remained a notable figure in discussions of early web culture. The name Kyanka is therefore closely tied to the history of Something Awful and its impact on internet humor and community-building.