The Rise and Fall of 'Make Wods Great Again'

In this episode, we explore the origin and eventual deactivation of the popular Instagram meme page 'Make WODs Great Again'. We walk through the journey from its inception in 2017 as CrossFit Trump, its evolution driven by relatability and community engagement, and the pivotal moments that skyrocketed its popularity. Despite its success, a copyright violation led to the page's untimely demise. The creator discusses what comes next, including a new focus on broader content and meaningful conversations within the fitness community.
00:00 Introduction and Subscribe Reminder
00:17 The Birth of MakeWodsGreatAgain
02:10 Going Viral and Gaining Traction
04:43 Rebranding and Community Focus
06:41 The Jillian Michaels Incident
08:15 The Demise of the Page
11:51 A New Beginning
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[@Fikowski]

“I don’t wear wrist wraps” 😂 I just spit out my water hahaha

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

True story 😂

[@sarahrobertson174]

I’m sorry that happened, seems very harsh of IG to shut down your page, but I love how you made lemons into lemonade. And I absolutely love the new name and your content. I really liked hearing your story of how you became a meme lord, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you so much!!!

[@MariamOsman1]

Make Wods Great Again was the internal dialogue of every regular, amateur crossfitter. My reaction to almost every single post was "YES!!!" I am so glad that it has been resurrected in WooleyMemeth :)

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thanks! 🙏

[@damngoodemails]

So heartbreaking to know they deactivated for that reason, but I love how you pivoted - excited for your RUclips channel and new ventures (and if you ever wanna talk about building an email list as emergency audience backup, lemme know 😂)

[@TacticalFish173]

I have always enjoyed your products. This RUclips channel is going to be some of your best work. It's nice to see the effort put into producing quality content.

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you! I feel like a rank amateur tbh but I’ll figure it out. Appreciate you!

[@TacticalFish173]

@@constantlyvariedconversations we all start somewhere, but now Well we're movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
We finally got a piece of the pie.

[@TacticalFish173]

@@constantlyvariedconversations we all start somewhere, but now, well we're movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin' on up (movin on up)
To the east side (movin on up)
We finally got a piece of the pie.

[@IsaacRoth]

RIP Make Wods Great Again.
Let's Go Brandon...(Danielle)!

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

😆

[@beachhousecrossfit]

All your Content is Thought Provoking and Forward Thinking!
🤙🏼🤙🤙🏾🤙🏿

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

You’re the best!

[@Wylef_the_Stubborn]

New meme page so now you can meme Instagram?
Or maybe some memes about the quality of MTV's current music video content? Oh, wait, never mind....

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

😆

[@katefoster9743]

Long time follower - it’s awesome you are taking a positive out of a terrible situation. Love your sense of humour, keep on creating!

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@alextibbits]

Another great video my guy and thank you for closing the story off. Here's to the Memeotth

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching

[@willis2929]

Thanks for making this video!! I’ve been following you since 2018 and glad you explained everything from start to demise. It was fun to hear the history of MWGA. I look forward to all your future creativity.

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you!

[@susanlampman]

I’m sorry they took it down. Your new page is fantastic!! Here’s to new beginnings!!

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you!!

[@KippingItRealcrossfit]

This my actually be my favorite Very entertaining

[@ColletteCowan]

Much respect class act. New subscriber.

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you! 🙏

[@marysmetalhealth]

RIP MWGA, but this new era is pretty cool. 😊

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@_Oscar326]

John,
Is “Kettlebells & Cocktails” still happening with Nicki B.?

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Yes. She had her baby and has been off for that. We’ll be back in a couple of weeks

[@maggie90gal]

Need some throw back Thursday memes.

[@veronicazimmerman3294]

Bananas that they would not simply delete the post

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Technically they did 😂

[@markuskerwer3465]

whats going on with the podcast, havent heard anything in a while

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Niki had the baby and is taking so time off to recover. It will be back in a couple of weeks

[@louisemcguinness957]

Best of luck 🎉

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you!

[@kvkirk21]

Such a bummer... I'll keep following you on X though. Elon wouldn't put up with this.

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

😂

[@mikew3737]

You're gonna be where you're gonna be in 5 years and you'll thank IG for shutting down MWGA 🎉

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

I think you’re right!

[@MariamOsman1]

Making lemonade out of some lemons. Here's to more constantly varied content and consistent progress and success 🥂 (muslim girlie, so those are electrolytes in the glasses 😆)

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

Thank you!

[@lalampen]

🦣

[@constantlyvariedconversations]

I love this 😆