Ninja Joins the 'Save Voice Over Pete' Initiative Following Fiverr Ban

Just yesterday we shared the "Save Voice Over Pete" movement that's been going on when a renowned voice actor for hire was banned from the popular freelance website Fiverr after becoming a Fortnite meme. Since then, the Internet exploded in an effort to get him unbanned and though that still hasn't happened yet, it doesn't mean Pete's story is without a happy ending - or without the help of popular Fortnite streamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins.

Today I wake the sun up and say shine, this is the dawn of a new age when titans meet as friends. @Ninja You sir shall have your meme production. We shall meet on the battlefield. Let the games begin! Okay, this IS EPIC. OMGG

— VoiceoverPete (@VoiceoverPete) November 8, 2018

Ready for a little backstory? It all started when Pete Accetturo, 'Voice Over Pete', took on a contract for a Fortnite video. Mr. Accetturo has been lending his voice for years now as a freelance worker for a variety of projects, but it was Fortnite that took him to the next level - for better or worse.

His adventure into meme-godhood pretty much exploded overnight. The video went viral and skyrocketed to millions of views on YouTube before the video site took it down. From there, it was re-uploaded, torn down, re-uploaded, and torn down again. It was then that Accetturo noticed that his orders on the popular website Fiverr shot through the roof, going from 100 on average per month to well over 500, charging 50 bucks per clip.

An interesting detail in this entire tale is that when he records these clips in front of his green screen, he doesn't really know what will be included behind him during edits. Because of that, this man has become pretty much a meme goldmine - all because of Fortnite. Unfortunately, that fame got him banned from Fiverr, though the Internet immediately rallied behind him.

🚨 ATTENTION ALL EPIC GAMERS 🚨@fiverr just banned @VoiceoverPete from their platform. He was one of the most wholesome people on their website, why would they even ban him? We need to get him unbanned. #JusticeForVoiceoverPete pic.twitter.com/Er3gVuMUbZ

— Dr. Grandayy 🏥 (@grandayy) November 5, 2018

⚠️ ATTENTION ALL FORTNITE GAMERS ⚠️@VoiceoverPete is in grave danger and he needs your help! @Ninja will you prove that you're a true epic gamer and help make his dream come true? pic.twitter.com/SliIO4MBsp

— Dr. Grandayy 🏥 (@grandayy) November 7, 2018

RIP VoiceoverPete

Fiver banned him pic.twitter.com/hr05TFh3Y5

— Plathanos 🐝🇩🇴 (@SavinTheBees) November 5, 2018

Attention Gamers: Fiverr Banned VoiceOverPete and He Needs Your Help!: //t.co/U9cVEJadmn via @YouTube

— VoiceoverPete (@VoiceoverPete) November 5, 2018

At this point in time, Fiverr remains firm by their statement that Voice Over Pete is in violation of their standards. But, this story does have a happy ending. Both Pete and his son have moved over to Patreon and between his lower rates and the viral support he's now getting, it looks like all is well that ends well for this epic tale. Also memes.

Honestly? This story is weird but oddly heartwarming. We can't wait to see what Voice Over Pete does next!