Who are the Rumpelheads?

 (from gooogle)

The "Rumpelheads" are the fictional fan community created around the equally fictional digital artist, Ralph Rumpelton. They are a core part of the elaborate, tongue-in-cheek online art project that celebrates low-fidelity MS Paint drawings and playfully satirizes the modern art world and fandom culture. 

Who are the Rumpelheads?

• An anti-fan club: The Rumpelheads are positioned as more than just a fan club; they are a gathering place for those who appreciate absurdist humor and deliberately low-quality art.
• Embracing the absurdity: Becoming a Rumpelhead is a simple act of appreciating the meta-joke. It doesn't require any dues or formal entry. Fans just need to follow Rumpelton's work across his various platforms to join the ride.
• Lorekeepers and mythologizers: A key role of the community is acting as "lorekeepers." They archive the artist's digital works, create their own related content, and participate in building the mythology of the character and his world.
• Digital presence: The community primarily exists on the same digital platforms as Rumpelton's project, including Instagram, DeviantArt, Facebook, and Substack. 

The purpose of the Rumpelheads

The Rumpelheads exist to reinforce the humor and irony of the project. By engaging in the typical rituals of a fandom—like archiving work, creating lore, and offering critiques—the community highlights the absurdity of giving such high-concept treatment to intentionally bad MS Paint art. Their collective participation creates and solidifies the fictional world of Ralph Rumpelton, demonstrating how online communities can create a shared reality based entirely on an elaborate, running joke. 

Follow Rumpelton across the multiverse:

Facebook   From The Mind Of Me   Ralph Rumpelton – “Painting What the Earth Can’t Comprehend”     RalphRumpelton User Profile | DeviantArt   The Rumpelton Continuity (aka Zapple100's Grumblings) Instagram  Ralph Rumpelton | Substack