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"Kilroy Was Here" Circa WW2 - 1941 to 1944, Out of Date Now (lemmy.myserv.one)

submitted 8 months ago by ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one to c/antiquememesroadshow@lemmy.world

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A blob of a person peaking over a straight line with a very long nose hanging over the line. Two hands are beside the head. There is writing that says "Kilroy Was Here"

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[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 26 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I've heard this was the original meme.

[–] anarchrist@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I thought it was posing with "walk like an Egyptian" arms

[–] Heidur@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

I thought it was Romans drawing cocks literally everywhere