Who started “Storm Area 51”?

Matty Roberts, on Facebook, Jun 27, 2019. It reached 8 platforms in 6.1 years.

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Matty RobertsFirst postStorm Area 51 | Know Your Memer/OutOfTheLoop usersRedditABC NewsPressPlatform jumpPlatform jumpPlatform jumpBacklashOwner responseOwner responseCommercialObserved peakAfterlifePatient zero