Ken Behrens fast becomes the hero Canberra needs right now

Doom scrolling getting you down? Don't be dismayed Canberrans, Ken Behrens is here.

A little comic relief has appeared for the capital after subtitles from a press conference wrongly interpreted Canberrans as Ken Behrens.

The subsequent memes, Twitter handles and Instagram accounts which have appeared all have one resounding message: we are all Ken Behrens.

Originating from an unintentional shout out from Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Ken Behrens has since been acknowledged by ACT Health and sprung its own line of merchandise.

I came from Gungahlin
Across wide open plains,

I am a public servant
With a caffeine addiction
And minor back pain.

I stood up on Mt Ainsle (for an hour)
And stayed at home when asked.
For four days now, I’ve been locked down.

I am, Ken Behrens. https://t.co/jBzY1EHEwb

— Ken Behrens (@RealKenBehrens) August 16, 2021

A quick thinking altruist has created a Ken Behrens clothing line with donations going directly to OzHarvest.

A Canberra mask maker has gotten involved too with novelty Ken Behrens face masks.

"Hopefully it brings a smile to anyone I cross (distant) paths with," Katina Curtis posted to Instagram.

How are you #KenBehrens?

Show off your #KenBehren pride with some feel good merch 👇👇

**All profits go to OzHarvest!**

Via @z_rose 🙌

https://t.co/4G245WYB7L

— Ken Behrens (@RealKenBehrens) August 15, 2021

The @RealKenBehrens Twitter handle, which is fast gaining traction, describes themselves as a typical Canberra resident: "APS 6, dressed by Kathmandu, certified Settler of Catan, Brodburger eating, gin drinker, resident of Camp Baron, Subaru driver".

Do you feel seen, Ken Behrens?

Hey CBR! Take it from #kenbehrens you can attend your COVID-19 vaccination appointment during lockdown. Provided you are feeling well and you are not in isolation or quarantine - getting vaccinated is 1 of the 6 essential reasons you can leave your home during the ACT lockdown. pic.twitter.com/HQdiSw4xyL

— ACT Health (@ACTHealth) August 15, 2021

The meme has sparked several offshoots with Camp Baron, a misinterpretation of Canberra, taking on its own life.

Move over Ken Behrens there’s a new Baron in town. #canberralockdown#KenBehrenspic.twitter.com/q0zm3ka8U5

— Craig Allen (@Craigallenabc) August 15, 2021

As the ACT enters day four of lockdown one thing is for certain, Ken Behrens is exactly what Canberrans need right now.

Ken Behrens has taken on a life of its own after a misinterpretation of Chief Minister Andrew Barr's pronunciation of Canberrans. Picture: Twitter