After forcing journalists to delete pictures and suspending 27 of his body guards, Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe’s fall, or just #MugabeFalls, blew up in his face and became a viral hit of wonder. From dropping sick moves on the dance floor to clever soon-to-be merchandise, our readers sent us a bunch of their own memes last week.
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Here’s a list of our favourite so far:
Lost in space Mugabe
I’m sure this is how Mugabe must feel like when he visits the International Criminal Court, European Union or just the cafe down the road really.
@Anatinus @CurateZAR @memeburn pic.twitter.com/pkPTQE8oPW
— African Jimmy Fallon (@AfricanFallon) February 6, 2015
Knocked the F out Mugabe
There’s a lot of anger in this one, though the attention to detail (ie. the shadows are priceless). It’s all about taking that extra mile.
Beautiful RT @AmericanFutures: @Anatinus @CurateZAR @memeburn You also have to know how to add some shadows 🙂 pic.twitter.com/q2sinvIdts
— memeburn (@memeburn) February 6, 2015
Run, Forest. Run! Mugabe
We actually found this won a little bit insensitive towards good ol’ Forest Gump though, yet again, the subtle artistry found in the shadows under Mugabe’s shoes are worth getting recognition for.
#Mugabefalls @memeburn pic.twitter.com/4ZHXzMPqW5
— John McLaren (@AmericanFutures) February 6, 2015
Hanging out Mugabe
#mugabefalls @memeburn pic.twitter.com/iKD9hF833U
— John McLaren (@AmericanFutures) February 8, 2015
Mugabesaurus…
Memes know no bounds. And of course, a viral meme isn’t great until the freaking dinosaurs get involved.
Scary RT @RealGoReala: @memeburn have you seen the #Mugabesaurus it was photographed in a fight over a baby dinosaur pic.twitter.com/JrRKpWRmuK
— memeburn (@memeburn) February 6, 2015
Motorcross Mugabe
What a badass.
#Mugabefalls @memeburn pic.twitter.com/ndCxgMNChH
— John McLaren (@AmericanFutures) February 7, 2015
Tripping at the Oscars Mugabe
Jennifer Lawrence isn’t alone anymore!
Hahahaha RT @rolouw: Jennifer wasn't the only one trippin' at the Oscars… #MugabeFalls @memeburn pic.twitter.com/5m5SMBmhaO
— memeburn (@memeburn) February 6, 2015
Evolution of man Mugabe
Cheap shot, right?
@memeburn The Evolution of the Man – Mugabe #MugabeFalls pic.twitter.com/AyqBtcJUxb
— IG: realgoreala (@RealGoReala) February 6, 2015
Slippery when wet Mugabe
This is a personal favourite, and judging by the amount of retweets it got, certainly our audience’s as well.
New slippery when wet signage RT @AmericanFutures: #Mugabefalls @memeburn pic.twitter.com/jFqCegEeun
— memeburn (@memeburn) February 6, 2015
The MugabeFalls clock
Yup it’s another gold mine waiting to happen. Imagine selling these clocks. You’d make a killing, don’t you think?
#Mugabefalls @memeburn Mugabe Clock pic.twitter.com/rPfqPgcljY
— John McLaren (@AmericanFutures) February 7, 2015
You can make your own MugabeFalls meme by following our nice step-by-step guide found here.
