What is “The Nobody”?

The “Nobody” is a myth-like figure discussed on 4chan’s /x/ board starting around the early 2010s.
He’s described as an ordinary person (“nobody”) who is destined to become an important spiritual or messianic figure. Some anons portray him as the one who will defeat the “elite,” “Illuminati,” or hidden powers of the world.
Other depictions present him as an awakened soul, someone chosen by God or fate, who is currently just a regular person but will eventually play a role in humanity’s liberation.
He’s often framed as obscure, anonymous, unnoticed—just another face in the crowd, but carrying immense hidden importance.
The Nobody is not described consistently: in some versions, he is a Christ-like savior, in others a world-changer, a prophet, or even just a meme built up by schizophrenic posting.

What is /ng/ (Nobody General)?
“General” threads on 4chan are recurring, ongoing discussions about a specific topic. So “Nobody General” threads are where users gather to discuss, speculate, or roleplay about the Nobody.

These threads often mix:
Mysticism (Christian, Gnostic, Kabbalistic, New Age, etc.)
Conspiracies (Illuminati, cabals, psyops, etc.)
Paranoia and prophecy
Schizoposting (fragmented, cryptic rambling posts)
Symbolism and numerology
Some posters claim to “be” the Nobody, others say they “know” him, and some treat it all as a game or collective storytelling experiment.

Cultural Role
On 4chan, the Nobody has become a kind of mythos or modern folklore.
To outsiders, it looks like a mix of LARP (live-action roleplay), conspiracy theory, and schizophrenic mysticism.
To insiders, it functions as an archetype of the hidden messiah/redeemer who represents hope against corruption, tyranny, or despair.