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You Killed the Man but Not the Idea

You Killed the Man but Not the Idea

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YOU KILLED THE MAN BUT NOT THE IDEA
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A prison-style bunk bed is decorated with portraits of communist leaders and anime posters, with the caption “YOU KILLED THE MAN / BUT NOT THE IDEA.” The joke suggests that removing or killing an individual cannot eliminate the ideology or legacy they represent, while the absurd bedroom decor makes the message ironic. This reaction meme is used when an idea, habit, fandom, or movement survives despite attempts to suppress it.

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ironic, absurd
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