CombustLem
CombustLem (also known as CombustLemonade or simply Lem) is a British internet personality, creator, and co-founder of Mike's Birthday Bash. Lem is best known for creating Joe Danger 3, coining many of the group’s recurring in-jokes, and establishing much of the overarching lore that underpins the project’s chaotic narrative.
History edit
Lem first came to prominence within the group through Facebook roleplay, where he created the character Billy Bobberson. This character eventually evolved into a sprawling network of personas, including Timothy Burbinson and Richard Smithing.
Lem later expanded into video games and multimedia, most notably creating Joe Danger 3 while LimeKingVR was working at a Value Village. The game combined absurdist humor with elaborate lore, introducing figures such as multiple LeBron James variants (including Hexfate Hating LeBron, Cube LeBron, and Spooky Shaq), as well as a climactic battle against Sheldon Cooper. The narrative also included the revelation that Joe Danger is trans, a plot point that has since become deeply embedded in the Mike’s Birthday Bash canon.
Contributions to Mike's Birthday Bash edit
As a founding member, Lem’s contributions to Mike’s Birthday Bash include:
- Establishing the surrealist narrative style that defines the project.
- Writing and producing major lore documents, albums, and scripts.
- Creating and maintaining the official merchandise store at combustlem.co.uk.
Lem’s characters and story arcs often serve as central nodes in the sprawling shared universe, with recurring events like Flight 221 and antagonists like Andrew St. Hilaire tying back to his creative direction.
Notable Works edit
- Joe Danger 3
- Super Critters - Composer
- The Flight - Composer
- Christmas in July - Main Composer
- Merchandise design and distribution via shop.combustlem.co.uk.
Legacy edit
Within the community, Lem is seen as one of the central “architects” of Mike’s Birthday Bash lore. His role in inventing recurring jokes, building large-scale multimedia projects, and shaping the mythos has earned him a reputation as both a creator and archivist of the project’s history.