The developers of Slothana began dropping hints about an enigmatic character from the early stages of the project, long before revealing the name Alan Slothman. Already by mid-2024, official posts on Slothana’s X (Twitter) account were deliberately cryptic, inviting the community to search for hidden messages. For instance, one tweet included the phrase “the clues are right in front of your eyes” accompanied by an image of a sloth wearing a Canada t-shirt, sparking a clue hunt among fans. These subtle insinuations – deemed by some as “useless AI posts” due to their vagueness – planted the seed that something or someone was hidden within the narrative.
Soon after, the developers changed the header image on their X profile to a peculiar artwork: a sloth resting in a hammock with a sign displaying geographical coordinates. Curious users discovered that these coordinates pointed to “Strawberry Fields” (the John Lennon memorial in Central Park). This triggered speculation about its meaning, linking strawberriesto the clues. It was at this moment, in late June 2024, that the mysterious Reddit user u/Alan_Slothmanappeared and began interacting discreetly with the community. At first, Alan only left sporadic comments, almost flying under the radar, but enough for some observant members to notice a new user with odd behavior.
Narrative Development and the Emergence of Alan Slothman
As summer 2024 progressed, Twitter clues intensifiedand began to adopt a clear “detective” theme linked to the secret character. On Discord, for example, a member jokingly asked for the next Slothana image to feature a sloth waiter… and surprisingly, the following post granted that request, leading some to suspect that the developer might be infiltrated among the community. The Slothana community began to dissect every X post, searching for hidden references.
Meanwhile, Reddit user Alan_Slothman included coordinates in his profile bio (later revealed to point to Stonehenge) and made mocking comments about the meaning of other coordinates. Everything pointed to this “Alan” being part of an alternate reality game crafted by the team.
The developers took the narrative to the next level with a “Wanted”-style tweet: an image showed several “WANTED” posters (with rewards), suggesting a detective was chasing certain characters. Surprise: one of the wanted posters had an avatar identical to Alan Slothman’s Reddit profile. The community quickly connected the dots: the Slothana team was publicly acknowledging Alan as part of the official lore. At that point, everyone was wondering who Alan Slothman was and what his purpose might be.
The series of cryptic tweets culminated in early September 2024 with a clear message. Slothana’s official X account posted: “The mask comes off, and the truth comes out. It’s time to pick the chosen $SLOTH. Were you paying attention to the clues? 🕵️”. This “mask post”indicated the mystery was nearing its reveal: the devs challenged the community to name the character. Indeed, they announced that whoever managed to identify him by name would become “the chosen one.”
On the subreddit, Alan Slothman (the user) summoned the community to a special “meeting,” confirming the dynamic: a member would eventually name him correctly and be selected. After much speculation, a Slothana community member guessed the name Alan Slothman, connecting the initials “A.S.” from previous clues, and was declared the Chosen One. The Reddit thread titled “A sloth has been chosen”celebrated that the “chosen one” had emerged from the community.
The Chosen One and the Broccoli or Strawberry Question
As part of the event, Alan Slothman privately contacted the chosen member. According to community reports, the “Chosen Sloth” received a direct message from Alan with an unusual question: “Broccoli or Strawberry?” This strange dilemma wasn’t random; in fact, it referenced earlier narrative clues (strawberries via Strawberry Fields, broccoli appearing in psychedelic images interpreted by fans, etc.). The episode was widely discussed on Reddit, and Alan even left a brief public message: “Hello my sloths, I see you’ve been following closely. Leave your answer below. One will be chosen…”, triggering a communal game.
The community, collectively joking, debated what to answer. Ultimately, the chosen one replied that the community preferred “strawberry” – recalling the Strawberry Fields clue – as a hint for the dev to perhaps announce something positive (who knows, maybe a listing on Strawberry… I mean, some exchange!). Alan replied succinctly: “wise choice, fellow sloth”, indicating they had passed the test. It felt like a triumphant moment, and the community was excited for the next step… which came quickly, but not as expected.
The “Death” of Alan Slothman and His Morse Code Message
The day after the chosen one interaction, the story took a dramatic turn. Suddenly, Alan Slothman’s Reddit profile changed its picture to a tombstone and bore the “RIP” (Rest In Peace) tag on the name – signaling that Alan had “died” within the narrative. This surprise shocked the followers. Along with the tombstone, Alan’s bio was edited to contain only a mysterious Morse code phrase. Immediately, community members rushed to decode the message. The result was eerie but hopeful: the message said “Alan Slothman will rise again.” It was Alan’s final “quote,” leaving everyone wondering when or how he might “resurrect.”
As expected, the subreddit filled with theories. The developers, or Alan himself before “passing away”, didn’t leave just one message, but two. A few days later, the Morse phrase in the bio changed. The new code translated to another clue: “To Rise Anew, A Thousand Times Eight Must Be The Way”, interpreted as “To rise anew, a thousand times eight must be the way.” This puzzled the community even further, sparking a wave of speculation.
Decoding and Efforts to Revive Alan
With Alan “dead” in the story, the Slothana community set out to unravel the riddle he had left behind. Many focused on the phrase “a thousand times eight”: some thought it could refer to 8,000 hours. In fact, they did the math: 8,000 hours from the day Alan appeared (~August 20, 2024) would point to July 18, 2025 as a possible “resurrection date.” However, other users found a more immediate interpretation: they noticed that 8,000 could refer to the number of community members on Reddit. At the time, the subreddit had a few thousand members and was growing steadily. The theory suggested that when Slothana reached 8,000 members, something might happen (perhaps Alan’s return?). Indeed, according to user FrankusFranklemont (one of the most active), this last theory was the only one that hadn’t been debunked, and curiously, the member count began rising faster in the following days, fueling expectations.
Meanwhile, other more creative attempts emerged: some searched for hidden messages in Alan’s old posts or revisited the coordinate images (Canada, Stonehenge, Strawberry Fields) looking for a pattern that could explain “a thousand times eight.” Some even joked that maybe 8 users needed to sacrifice themselves (not seriously, of course!) or that 8,000 sloth memes might bring him back. In the thread “Bringing Alan Slothman back to life”, fans compiled these theories and closely monitored the member count and other metrics, like a group of mad scientists trying to resurrect Frankenstein. As of now, Alan Slothman has not “officially returned,” but his narrative legacy keeps the community united and expectant.
Highlighted Posts on X and Reddit During the Plot
Throughout this elaborate storytelling campaign, there were several key posts on both X (Twitter) and Reddit that marked milestones in Alan’s story:
Tweet “mask off” (X, September 6, 2024)
Published by @SlothanaCoin, it announced: “The mask comes off… It’s time to pick the chosen $SLOTH. Were you paying attention to the clues?”
This tweet marked the climax of the game, inviting the community to identify the mysterious character (Alan) and select a “chosen Sloth.” It was the official confirmation that the clues pointed to a specific character.
Thread “A sloth has been chosen” (Reddit, September 2024)
Posted on r/Slothana, it announced that a member successfully named Alan Slothman and became the chosen one. In this post, the developers (through Alan) coordinated with the community the next step, which turned out to be the enigmatic broccoli/strawberry question.
Tweet from @SlothanaCoin with “WANTED” image (X, late August 2024)
A post showing several western-style “Wanted” posters, where one of the “wanted criminals” had Alan’s Reddit profile picture.
This visual clue strongly linked Alan to the official narrative, generating a lot of discussion. (The image was later shared on Reddit by attentive users.)
Comment “Hello my sloths…” by Alan (Reddit, August 2024)
One of the first identified comments by u/Alan_Slothman, greeting the community and hinting at following clues, with the promise that “One will be chosen.”
Although brief, this comment confirmed to many that Alan was playing an active and deliberate role in the subreddit from the beginning.
Post “Alan’s profile updated…” (Reddit, October 2024)
A thread where a user noticed the changes in Alan’s profile after his supposed death.
It included the quote: “His name was Alan Slothman. Say it back.” — a reference to the famous Fight Club line, emphasizing the almost solemn moment when everyone repeated Alan’s name (as an internal meme). The phrase also spread to X: some members tweeted “His name was Alan Slothman” with screenshots of the profile, as a parody tribute.
Thread “Bringing Alan Slothman back to life” (Reddit, late 2024)
This post compiled the Morse code phrases (“Alan Slothman will rise again” and “To rise anew, a thousand times eight must be the way”) and discussed theories to revive him. It served as a hub for community collaboration in deciphering the enigma, showcasing the high level of engagement that Alan’s campaign generated.
Each of these milestones was accompanied by screenshots, memes, and numerous community responses, demonstrating how a creative narrative can bring a memecoin project to life beyond the technical. Slothana successfully made Alan Slothman the narrative backbone of its community marketing for months.
Comparison with Other Memecoins: Fictional Characters in Narrative
The strategy of introducing a fictional character like Alan Slothman to energize the community is relatively novel, but there are some parallels or similar attempts in the world of memecoins:
Dogelon Mars (ELON)
A prominent example of narrative integration in a memecoin. The creators of Dogelon Mars developed an entire comic universe around their fictional mascot, a Martian puppy named Dogelon. In the official comics (published on their website), Dogelon explores the galaxy, solves mysteries, and aims to recolonize Mars, serving as the token’s lore.
This strategy of telling a “space saga” has kept the community engaged and given the project personality. While Dogelon doesn’t interact directly with users as Alan did, he is a central marketing figure beyond a static meme.
Source: CoinMarketCap
GRELF (Hedera)
A more recent and quirky example: GRELF is a memecoin launched on the Hedera network, centered around “Gerbert the Grelf,” a fictional character described as a bald, creepy, unsettling being.
Created by the project developer, Gerbert acts as GRELF’s unconventional mascot. The community embraced Gerbert’s strange humor, and thanks to this unusual storytelling, the token attracted a dedicated following. In other words, the narrative and humor were the main marketing hooks, above any tech innovation.
GRELF shows that even without being a famous memecoin, the introduction of a made-up character (no matter how bizarre) can drive engagement and stand out in the saturated crypto market.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Other References
While Dogecoin and Shiba Inu did not officially incorporate fictional characters into their narratives (beyond their meme mascots, the Shiba Inu dog itself), they did inspire communities to create personified content. For instance, Dogecoin’s community popularized “Doge” (the dog) as if he were a character with his own personality on social media, though this arose organically from the original meme. In Shiba Inu, the developers used pseudonyms like “Ryoshi” or “Shytoshi” to communicate, lending them a mysterious aura, although they never became characters with stories inside the project’s universe.
Lesser-known Projects
Several smaller memecoins have attempted similar storytelling tactics. For example, PNUT (Peanut) on Solana was based on the viral story of a squirrel named Peanut, upon which the token’s theme was built.
Another curious case is Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), which incorporated AI-generated lore about a figure called “Truth Terminal” and the “Gospel of Goatse,” adding a narrative-community component to what would otherwise be just another meme token.
These examples, though less known, show the growing trend of blending meme culture with interactive storytelling to keep communities engaged.
Sources: Bitrue, CoinMarketCap
In summary, there aren’t many ultra-famous cases of fictional characters actively handled by developers (Alan Slothman’s case is particularly elaborate and participatory). However, the tactic of creating a character or mascot with lore has appeared in projects like Dogelon Mars or GRELF, and several teams are experimenting with creative narratives to stand out in the market. Slothana, with Alan Slothman, achieved a remarkable example of turning a simple token into a community experience, keeping users hooked on “what’s next” as if following a series.
Conclusions
Based on the presented timeline, it’s clear that Alan Slothman was much more than an Easter egg: he was the core of an ingenious narrative marketing campaign. From early cryptic posts to the Chosen One climax and the dramatic “death” with a coded message, through to the community’s efforts to bring him back, Slothana’s developers kept their audience intrigued and united.
The story of Alan Slothman demonstrates the power of transmedia storytelling in crypto, and how even in a space dominated by tech and finance, creativity and narrative can make the difference in building a passionate community.
But Alan’s story is far from over…
When will Alan Slothman rise again?
What does “a thousand times eight” truly mean?
Is today, 20/04, the moment we’ve been waiting for?
The clues are still out there. The message in Morse lingers. And the mystery grows.
This is a call not only to the OGs of the Slothana community, but also to every new follower: dig through the clues, connect the dots, revive the legend.
Let’s turn 20/04 into the day Alan Slothman returned from the shadows.
Let’s bring him back together.
His name was Alan Slothman.
Say it back.
References (Sources on X and Reddit):
Detailed community summary on Alan Slothman
Reddit – Post 1 | Post 2Key threads and comments in r/Slothana (Reddit)
Thread 1 | Thread 2Featured tweets by @SlothanaCoin on X
X.comNarrative examples in other memecoins: Dogelon Mars, GRELF
Dogelon – CoinMarketCap | GRELF – CoinMarketCap