Leeroy Jenkins facts for kids
Leeroy Jenkins is a famous name from the online game World of Warcraft. He became well-known because of a funny video that was shared on YouTube. Many people found the video very entertaining. Leeroy Jenkins is now famous worldwide. He even has his own special Achievement in World of Warcraft. This achievement lets players pretend to be him in the game. Sometimes, his name is spelled incorrectly as Leroy Jenkins, but that is a different person.
The Famous Video
The video that made Leeroy Jenkins famous shows him and his friends playing World of Warcraft. They were doing a difficult group activity called a Raid. In a raid, players work together to defeat tough enemies. Before starting, the group leader was explaining a careful plan. This plan was important to make sure they succeeded.
However, Leeroy was not listening to the plan. When he returned, he suddenly ran into the area. He shouted his own name, "Leeroy Jenkins!", as he charged forward. This unexpected action started the fight too early. It completely ruined the careful plan his friends had made. Everyone in the group panicked because of his sudden move. They did not know what to do next. Because of this, all the players in the group were defeated. After the defeat, everyone blamed Leeroy. His response was a funny line: "At least I got chicken."
Why is he so popular?
Leeroy Jenkins has become very well-known in internet culture. His name is now used to describe someone who rushes into a situation. This person often acts without thinking or planning. They might not know what they are doing. People often say "pulling a Leeroy Jenkins" when someone does this.
The video is often seen as a funny Lesson. It teaches people to be careful and follow plans. It also shows the importance of teamwork in games. If you see someone acting like Leeroy Jenkins, it might be best to avoid them. They could cause problems for you too, just like in the video.
See also
In Spanish: Leeroy Jenkins para niños
