The Memeification of Shame: Charlie Kirk's Online Legacy In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, his supporters attempted to suppress criticism and maintain a reverent silence.
However, this effort at censorship had an unexpected consequence: it fueled the very mockery and memes that now define his online legacy.
The proliferation of Charlie Kirk's name and likeness on social media platforms has taken many forms, from ironic reposts of tribute songs to the "Kirkification" trend, where his face is superimposed onto unlikely images.