Philosoraptor

The first one took about 4 months, the second a little less. With the time limitations I have now, the third will take about 3 years.

How?

Making memes and comments. I had a LOT of free time though the be engaged and involved on the site. I don't want to say it was a lot of work because it was a blast! It just comes down to activity.

it depends on what you do
if you just have fun, it takes years
if you make it a job, it takes much less time

alternatively,

it depends on what you do
if you have a job, it takes years
if you make it fun, it takes much less time

It also helps if you can meme at your job!

I think you nailed it there buddy.

Make it a job?

spending most of your day on here, being intimately familiar with how things work, networking with other members

That's exactly what I did when I first started...not so much anymore...it's too nice outside this time of year to always be inside...but winter is coming....

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People who up vote all the comments on their memes usually get there faster. Of course, it's not compulsory to do so but many here consider not doing so discourteous.

It also helps if lots of people like your overall participation. I always upvote but lots of meme commenters don't upvote my stuff; I assume some have been offended earlier. That's life & I'm not going to go wish you washy for points.

Wish you washy? :)

wishy washy?

I have 22,000