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Teen in Fall Out Boy shirt 'protecting' Ferguson cops quickly becomes meme | Teen in Fall Out Boy shirt 'protecting' Ferguson cops quickly becomes meme |
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Never underestimate the power of an image. | Never underestimate the power of an image. |
This particular image was posted to Twitter by Lynden Steele, the St Louis Post-Dispatch’s Director of Photography, showing 19-year-old Fall Out Boy fan Lexi “protecting” cops from a peaceful protest. | This particular image was posted to Twitter by Lynden Steele, the St Louis Post-Dispatch’s Director of Photography, showing 19-year-old Fall Out Boy fan Lexi “protecting” cops from a peaceful protest. |
"I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them,” she said. | "I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them,” she said. |
Fortunately, the young girl was safe. Fortunately for the Internet-goers who recognise the irony of the situation — a white teen “standing up” for the 92% Caucasian-staffed police force who was criticised by the Department of Justice for unlawful racial bias against African-Americans in traffic stops, warrants issued, use of force, harassment and many other troubling offenses outlined in the 2014 Ferguson Police Department — a meme was born. | Fortunately, the young girl was safe. Fortunately for the Internet-goers who recognise the irony of the situation — a white teen “standing up” for the 92% Caucasian-staffed police force who was criticised by the Department of Justice for unlawful racial bias against African-Americans in traffic stops, warrants issued, use of force, harassment and many other troubling offenses outlined in the 2014 Ferguson Police Department — a meme was born. |
The Internet chose the teen to guard other aspects of popular culture including: New York Jets Quarterback Gino Smith, Lord Voldemort’s army and more. | The Internet chose the teen to guard other aspects of popular culture including: New York Jets Quarterback Gino Smith, Lord Voldemort’s army and more. |