David Brandt, the farmer behind viral ‘it’s honest work’ meme, dies after car crash
A farmer who became the subject of a viral meme with his words of wisdom about “hard work” has died after he was injured in a car crash.
David Brandt, from Ohio, was a notable figure in the agriculture community due to his dedication to sustainable farming techniques and soil health, according to the Associated Press.
However, the farmer became widely recognised beyond the farming community in 2012, when he made poignant comments about his career during a Natural Resources Conservation Service event held on his farm.
“It ain’t much but it’s honest work,” Brandt said during the event, which proved to be a sentiment that would live on in the form of a meme of his words paired with a photo of him wearing overalls.
On Thursday, the 76 year old was injured in a crash in Urbana, Illinois. Brandt died from his injuries on Sunday, according to the AP.
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