Biography
shittymorph is a Reddit user who became famous for a signature comedic bait-and-switch. He writes a comment that reads as a thoughtful, on-topic, and often eloquent contribution, then ends with an abrupt non-sequitur referencing a real moment in professional wrestling history: that in 1998, The Undertaker threw Mankind off Hell in a Cell and plummeted sixteen feet through an announcer's table. The format works as a text-based version of a 'Rickroll,' surprising readers who do not anticipate the twist.
The account was created in early 2016, and a widely cited launching post appeared in a 2017 r/pics thread. The reference itself is genuine: at the 1998 King of the Ring 'Hell in a Cell' match, the wrestler Mankind, played by Mick Foley, was thrown off the top of the steel cage through the announce table. By repeating the gag in consistent style, shittymorph became one of Reddit's most recognisable comedic personalities, accumulating very high karma and inspiring a dedicated subreddit.
His notability extended beyond Reddit. WWE sent him a commemorative package for the match's twentieth anniversary, an episode covered by outlets including CNET, and the gag was referenced in various pop-culture contexts. His real name has been reported publicly only as 'Chris.'
In 2019 Reddit chose his account as the launch venue for an experimental user-tipping feature, effectively making him among the first Redditors able to receive direct on-platform payments. He is frequently cited as an example of a user who achieved lasting recognition through a single, well-executed running joke.