John Pork is an original 3D digital character developed by Francesco Di Luisi and Sofia Oliveira of AVASCOT (BYTETRIBE, LDA). First introduced in 2018, the project explored how a fictional character could interact within the real world via social media. Blurring the lines of reality, this anthropomorphic 3D character achieved massive viral status through multiple viral memes. John inspired extensive fan-made lore and UGC creations that established John Pork as a global icon of modern internet culture.