Froilan, the Prometheus engineer who has become a meme sensation

Froilan, the Prometheus engineer sparking memes and historical comparisons

The comparison between a certain Froilan and the engineer from the film 'Prometheus' has jumped from forums to the entire web. The image of the pale, alien-like creature overlaps with Froilan's, and some go even further: they see him as the Bourbon version of Charles II the Bewitched.

The resemblance that broke the internet

The engineer from 'Prometheus' (2012), that tall being with an elongated skull and whitish skin, has found a double in the real world. The first comparison arises spontaneously: "He looks like his father... and his mother," say those trying to find an earthly origin. But it doesn't stop there. Someone sharpens it: "He's the Bewitched version but as a Bourbon." The reference to Charles II, the last king of the Spanish Habsburgs, famous for his inbreeding and deformities, intertwines with the Bourbon dynasty, the current royal house. An explosive mix for Twitter humor.

A meme with historical layers?

The fun of it lies in its ability to combine pop culture, Spanish history and physiognomy. The Prometheus engineer is an icon of modern science fiction; Froilan seems to be his embodiment. And the final touch: "But dumber," adds a note of self-deprecation. The meme works because it operates on several levels: the purely visual, the historical (the Bewitched) and the dynastic (Bourbon). It's not just a resemblance, it's a commentary on the genetic degeneration of elites.

With this material, the comparison has spread like wildfire. It remains to be seen whether Froilan will speak out or whether the Prometheus engineer will claim image rights.