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Lefty Memes

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[–] CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world 114 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So, I had no idea, but from a cursory search, I found these headlines:

  • Steven Crowder exposed himself at work
  • Steven Crowder suspended from YouTube for letting Alex Jones co-host
  • YouTube removes Steven Crowder video for violating COVID policy

So yeah, probably we don't need to use him in a popular meme format.

[–] sanataseva@kbin.social 83 points 2 years ago

You're missing the verbal/emotional abuse of his (pregnant) wife

[–] weg_gooi@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Your username makes me happy. I approve

[–] seabromd@lemmy.world 49 points 2 years ago

This is a terrific substitute, which I believe everyone could get behind.

[–] ech@lemm.ee 20 points 2 years ago

Genuinely bugs me every time I see the meme. Even just referencing it feels like a tribute, but I get it's pretty entrenched at this point.

[–] Sniatch@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

I always disliked that meme template after I learned more about that guy

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What would Watterson think of this co-opting though?

[–] Bristlecone@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

As far as I know, Watterson was only against merchandising of the characters. With the exception of the pissing sticker I'm sure, as long as you're using the media in good faith I think he'd probably be okay with it? Didn't know the man

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago

Yeah it always bugged me that everyone uses that meme

[–] Cube6392@beehaw.org 9 points 2 years ago

I feel similar about Drake memes. Not as strongly, mind you, but I still feel it

[–] dmmeyournudes@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

if we can turn hitler into a meme, we can turn him into a meme.

[–] Maturin@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

For real. I instinctively downvote anything with the Crowder format even when I agree with the sentiment. Thank you for your service.

[–] Bipta@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

I had no idea it was Crowder but I'll probably do the same now.

[–] MBM@lemmings.world 4 points 2 years ago

At least 90% of the time it's not even a meme, just an opinion

[–] sanataseva@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

Thank. You.

I prefer knowing Steve Crowder as the clueless meme guy, it takes some of his credibility away

[–] Bristlecone@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I absolutely love this

[–] veniasilente@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

.webp

You lost me at adopting this meme format right there. At least Steven Crowder is in good ol' 80% compression JPG.

[–] Smorty@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 11 months ago

Capitalists don't deserve anything