A terrifying and bizarre video of a home invasion caught on a Ring doorbell camera is going viral across social media, earning the home invader the nickname "Doorbell Chud."

The video shows the man acting erratically and trying to break into a neighbor's house, seemingly to look for the homeowner's daughter, but even the seriousness of the situation hasn't stopped the internet from turning Doorbell Chud into a meme.

So, what exactly is the Doorbell Chud meme, and what happened to the home invader, Jason Thomas Nichols? Here's what we know.

What Is The 'Doorbell Chud,' And Who Is Jason Thomas Nichols?

"Doorbell Chud" is a nickname for Jason Thomas Nichols, a 29-year-old man who, on April 7th, 2026, was caught on a Ring doorbell camera violently slamming on the door of a house and screaming to come inside.

In the video, Nichols calls himself Harry Dresden, the protagonist of the fantasy and detective series The Dresden Files. Throughout the video, he screams, asks where the homeowner's daughter is, and tries his hardest to get in the house.

Eventually, he does make his way into the home. Thankfully, he was subdued and arrested on the scene by police after a brief scuffle with the man inside.

What would you have done the moment he asked about your daughter? pic.twitter.com/LWM9tmC7ua

— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld) April 10, 2026

NEW: Man who identified himself as ‘Harry Dresden’ in the viral Ring doorbell footage, seen breaking into the home in footage from inside the house.

The resident was seen threatening to hit the intruder with a shovel.

The intruder has been identified as Jason Thomas Nichols,… pic.twitter.com/gPz8ZDuV0M

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 11, 2026

How Is 'Doorbell Chud' Used In Memes?

The nickname "Doorbell Chud" comes from Jason Nichols' appearance in the video. Donned in a black trench coat with thick-rimmed glasses, big eyebrows and a Demon Slayer shirt, memes that refer to him as a "Discord mod" quickly surfaced online.

The most apt comparison, however, comes from memes likening Nichols to the Chudjak meme, who arguably shares an uncanny resemblance to Nichols.

For those who don't know, "chud" is an online slang term used to call someone socially unpleasant and abnormal in a negative way.

This, along with his behavior in the video, has resulted in a whole lot of memes and edits using Nichols in situations where Chudjak would usually do. This includes things like gem alert edits and countless Wojak edits.

What Are Some More 'Doorbell Chud' Memes?

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For the full history of Doorbell Chud, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.