“Stop killing buffalo for their wings” (fake protest sign)
“Stop killing aligators to make Gatoraid” (misspelling “alligators” and “Gatorade”) is a jocular—but fake—protest sign that has been printed on many images. The original sign read “I’M NOT REALLY HAPPY ABOUT THIS” and was carried in a November 2011 pension strike in the United Kingdom. The photo taken by photographer Stefan Rousseau.
It’s unknown who did the photoshop to change the words, but the meme started in March 2018, with the intent to ridicule allegedly stupid and crazy liberal protesters. “STOP KILLING ALLIGATORS TO MAKE GATORADE” was posted on Twitter by connor on March 4, 2018. “STOP KILLING ALIGATORS TO MAKE GATORAID 😤😤😤” was posted on Twitter by “empty” later on the same day. The sign soon became a popular meme, with many different variations of the words.
“And stop killing crocodiles to make Croc shoes” was posted on Twitter by Sandee Cohen on March 5, 2018. “Stop killing Crocodiles to make crocs. They’re ugly anyways” was posted on Twitter by A-Bomb on March 6, 2018. “Stop killing crocodiles to make Crocs” was posted on Twitter by Emily Kimberlin 🌻 on March 12, 2018. Crocs is a brand of foam clogs.
“Stop killing bulls to make Red Bull” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing Bulls just to make Red Bull!” was posted on Twitter by NiaR^ on March 8, 2018. “Stop killing bulls to make Red Bull” was posted on Twitter by Zaighum Jamil on June 4, 2018.
“Stop killing doctors to make Dr Pepper” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing doctors to make Dr Pepper” was posted on Twitter by lauzzy lausbourne on June 4, 2018.
“Stop killing mountains to make Mountain Dew” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing mountains to make Mountain Dew. #mountaindew” was posted on Twitter by Ant (and others) on June 4, 2018.
“Stop killing gingers to make gingerale/gingerbread” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing gingers to make ginger ale” was posted on Twitter by Jig on June 4, 2018. “Stop killing gingers to make ginger bread” was posted on Twitter by ellbells on December 10, 2018.
“Sop killing French people to make French fries/toast” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing French people to make French fries” was posted on Twitter by 𝕮𝖔𝖑𝖊 on June 6, 2018. “Stop killing French people to make French toast” was posted on Twitter by groovy tony on June 10, 2018.
“Stop killing doves to make Dove soaps” was posted on Twitter by Shahzad Lalani on May 2, 2019. “stop killing doves to make soap” was posted on Twitter by drowsy on June 5, 2021. “Stop Killing Doves To Make Dove Soap” was posted on Twitter by B.LOU on June 9, 2021. Dove is a popular brand of personal care products.
“Stop killing buffalo for their wings” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Can we pls stop killing buffalo for their wings” was posted on Twitter by braden 👽 on June 4, 2019. “I’m so tired of watching the insensible killing!! STOP KILLING BUFFALO FOR THEIR WINGS!!!!” was posted on Twitter by Lil’ Cinnamon Apple🍎 on June 5, 2019.
“Stop killing fish for their fingers” was posted on Twitter by Brandon (and others) on May 16, 2019. “STOP KILLING FISH FOR THEIR FINGERS , man fuck wrong with y’all” was posted on Twitter by imaan s8 on May 19, 2019.
“Stop killing butterflies to make butter” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing butterflies to make butter” was posted on Twitter by Omar on June 9, 2018.
“Stop killing ducks to make duck tape” (also called “duct tape”) is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing ducks to make duck tape” was posted on Twitter by Lizzy on March 13, 2018.
“Stop killing gorillas to make gorilla glass/glue” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “STOP KILLING GORILLAS TO MAKE YOUR FUCKING GLUE!!” was posted on Twitter by SilentMark on April 30, 2011. “There’s probably one carrying a sign that says ‘Stop Killing Gorillas To Make Gorilla Glue’” was posted on Twitter by Redwarrior on March 11, 2018. “Stop killing Gorillas to make Corning Gorilla Glass” was posted on Twitter by करण on June 9, 2018. “Stop killing gorillas to make gorilla glass” was posted on Twitter by Sandeep Shetty on May 5, 2019.
“Stop killing turtles to make turtlenecks” (or “Stop killing turtles to make Turtle Wax”) is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!” was posted on Twitter by bruh on June 7, 2018. “Stop killing turtles to make turtle wax” was posted on Twitter by Franz Andriessen on June 21, 2018.
“Stop killing volcanoes to make lava lamps” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing volcanoes to make lava lamps” was posted on Twitter by Jonny on June 5, 2018.
“Stop killing air to make AirPods/airports/airplanes” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing air to make airplanes” was posted on Twitter by “x” on June 12, 2018. “Stop killing air to make airports!” was posted on Twitter by Neighborhood Nobody on June 15, 2018. “Stop killing air to make airpods” was posted on Twitter by metaphor man on January 6, 2019.
“Stop killing mothers to make motherboards” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing mothers to make #motherboards 😢” was posted on Twitter by Susu on June 10, 2018.
“Stop killing babies to make baby oil/powder” is another jocular protest sign that has been printed on an image. “Stop killing babies to make baby powder” was posted on Twitter by BRANDISH SAMA STAN ACC on March 12, 2018. “Stop killing babies to make baby oil 😩😓” was posted on Twitter by Deathgoesby 🧸 FMG ✰ on May 2, 2018.
“Stop killing wild turkeys to make whiskey” was posted on Twitter by Juan Fiesta 🎉 on November 18, 2019. “stop killing wild turkeys to make whiskey” was posted on Twitter by Josh Warner on December 8, 2021. “STOP KILLING WILD TURKEYS TO MAKE WHISKEY” was posted on Twitter by Sal the Agorist on July 20, 2022. Wild Turkey is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
Know Your Meme
Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatorade
About
Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatorade refers to a hoax featuring a photoshopped image of a protestor with a sign edited to read “Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatoraid” (sic). The image was shared by some conservatives online attempting to mock liberals and was covered by Snopes.
Origin
The photoshopped image first appeared online on March 5th, 2018. It was posted to Imgur by user gutkhababa, where it gained over 3,700 upvotes (shown below, left). The original image was taken at a strike in London in 2011, and read “I’m really not happy about this” (shown below, right).
Wikipedia: Gatorade
The Gatorade Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer of sports-themed beverage and food products, built around its signature line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo and is distributed in over 80 countries. The beverage was first developed in 1965 by a team of researchers led by Robert Cade. It was originally made for the Gators at the University of Florida to replenish the carbohydrates that the school’s student-athletes burned and the combination of water and electrolytes that they lost in sweat during rigorous sports activities.
Originally produced and marketed by Stokely-Van Camp, the Gatorade brand was purchased by the Quaker Oats Company in 1983, which, in turn, was bought by PepsiCo in 2000.
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SilentMark
@silentmark
Replying to @KaiPage
@KaiPage STOP KILLING GORILLAS TO MAKE YOUR FUCKING GLUE!!
12:39 PM · Apr 30, 2011·Twitter Web Client
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connor
@ConnnorK
STOP KILLING ALLIGATORS TO MAKE GATORADE
12:43 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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gold fish
@necrophilicum
please stop killing alligators to make gatorade
1:26 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Vazy 6
@VazySnipes
STOP KILLING ALLIGATORS TO MAKE GATORADE !
1:39 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Julian
@loco_ga
Y’all need to stop killing alligators to make Gatorade
2:01 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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empty
@Lucid_Majesty
STOP KILLING ALIGATORS TO MAKE GATORAID 😤😤😤
4:08 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Eshan Ramanan
@EshanRamanan
Stop killing aligators to make Gatoraid 😠😤😢
9:40 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Facebook
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ohitsdillion
@dillioncross18
Stop killing aligators to make Gatorade 😩
5:59 PM · Mar 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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🇺🇸👩⚕️‘Deplorable’ Nurse💉For Kids👶🇺🇸
@joannarn4kids
‘Stop Killing Aligators To Make Gatoraid’ (‘Alligators’ and ‘Gatorade’)! They believe this insanity and these people are walking among us daily! Same people are promoting ‘#KillNRA’ and/or have bumper stickers: ‘Save The Whales’ & ‘Pro-Choice.’ Baby killers shouldn’t have guns!
(An image of this saying on a protest sign is shown.—ed.)
10:19 AM · Mar 5, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Sandee Cohen
@vectorbabe
Replying to @Vonster and @danielliamgill
And stop killing crocodiles to make Croc shoes.
7:58 PM · Mar 5, 2018·Twitter Web Client
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A-Bomb
@abomb112
Stop killing Crocodiles to make crocs. They’re ugly anyways.
12:47 AM · Mar 6, 2018·Twitter for iPhon
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NiaR^
@DatGuyNiaR
Replying to @EmmiaTV
Stop killing Bulls just to make Red Bull! 😠
3:27 AM · Mar 8, 2018·Twitter Web Client
10 March 2018, Bendigo (Victoria) Advertiser, “International visitor strikes it lucky in Bendigo | Down the Mall” by Wayne Gregson, pg. 20:
A mate in Tassie says their recent state election took a turn for the weird when someone posted online an image of an environment activist allegedly holding a banner saying: “Stop killing alligators to make Gatorade.”
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Redwarrior
@coalese
Replying to @sxdoc
There’s probably one carrying a sign that says “Stop Killing Gorillas To Make Gorilla Glue.”
9:13 PM · Mar 11, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Emily Kimberlin 🌻
@emi_berlin
Replying to @BenSnouse
Stop killing crocodiles to make Crocs
12:09 PM · Mar 12, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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BRANDISH SAMA STAN ACC
@Traptized
Stop killing babies to make baby powder https://twitter.com/aidsfreesince00/status/972609349372661761
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4:12 PM · Mar 12, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Lizzy
@lizzytharp02
“Stop killing ducks to make duck tape”
@laurynnjones00
😂 https://twitter.com/aidsfreesince00/status/972609349372661761
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7:50 PM · Mar 13, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Your friendly neighborhood dapper fox
@Straitfox
Replying to @ForgiverOfYiffs
Oh GOD… *facepalm* Still funny but I know it was fake.
What’s next? “Stop killing babies to make baby back ribs!”
2:42 PM · Mar 24, 2018·Twitter Web Client
Snopes
Is a ‘Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatorade’ Protest Sign Real?
A photograph from a 2011 labor strike in London was repurposed to spread a goofy meme about Gatorade being made from real alligators.
DAN EVON
PUBLISHED 30 MARCH 2018
(...)
The original version of this image featured a woman holding a sign which bore the rather understated slogan, “I’m Really Not Happy About This.” It was taken by photographer Stefan Rousseau in November 2011 as an estimated two million public sector workers went on strike in London: ...
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mac 🤠
@cinemalane
Stop killing babies to make baby powder
12:54 PM · May 1, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Deathgoesby 🧸 FMG ✰
@NOTDGB
Stop killing babies to make baby oil 😩😓
2:16 AM · May 2, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Hazha ⭐
@Hazhacom
Stop #killing babies to make baby oil!
https://hazha.com/yay/93k
3:06 AM · May 23, 2018·Hazha
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mikey
@souljamikey
stop killing mountains to make mountain dew
3:18 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Ant
@AnthonyIorlano
Stop killing mountains to make Mountain Dew. #mountaindew
4:17 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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lauzzy lausbourne
@spicyrollie
Stop killing doctors to make Dr Pepper
5:13 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Luca
@LukeMcDuck
Stop killing bulls to make red bull!
6:43 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Zaighum Jamil
@ZaighumJamil
Stop killing bulls to make Red Bull
7:27 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Jig
@JiggSawed
Replying to @KaleiRenay and @MadamLegend
Stop killing gingers to make ginger ale
11:27 PM · Jun 4, 2018·Twitter Web Client
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Jonny
@JonathanKelly9
Stop killing volcanoes to make lava lamps
10:30 AM · Jun 5, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Mikey
@milky_sucks
🚫🚫Stop killing doctors to make dr pepper 🚫🚫
10:30 AM · Jun 6, 2018·Twitter for Android
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𝕮𝖔𝖑𝖊
@Rackhoon
Stop killing French people to make French fries
10:40 AM · Jun 6, 2018·Twitter for Android
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bruh
@avrilsboyfriend
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
STOP KILLING TURTLES TO MAKE TURTLE NECKS!
8:06 AM · Jun 7, 2018·Twitter for Android
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करण
@ikaranraval
@INCIndia Stop killing Gorillas to make Corning Gorilla Glass #ScientistGehlot @Babu_Bhaiyaa
6:53 AM · Jun 9, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Omar
@Omar19X_
Stop killing butterflies to make butter
3:49 PM · Jun 9, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Susu
@Vizbase
Stop killing mothers to make #motherboards 😢
2:53 AM · Jun 10, 2018·Twitter for Android
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مستـــر بیــنگ
@Miisteer_Biiing
Stop killing mothers to make motherboards
4:42 AM · Jun 10, 2018·Twitter for Android
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Tiller
@JPMontanano
“Stop killing Mothers to make Motherf*ckers” 😂
9:19 AM · Jun 10, 2018·Twitter for Android
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groovy tony
@TonyClerico1
Stop killing French people to make French toast
11:12 AM · Jun 10, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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joshhhhhh
@britnaejsh
Stop killing mothers to make motherboards
1:44 PM · Jun 10, 2018·Twitter for Android
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walmart brand Chris Hemsworth
@ColClown
Stop killing doctors to make Dr Pepper
10:05 PM · Jun 11, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Actually Satan．
@LeFauxLucifer
Stop killing doctors to make Dr. Pepper.
10:06 PM · Jun 11, 2018·Twitter Web Client
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x
@PuloyGaming
Stop killing air to make airplanes
9:47 AM · Jun 12, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Neighborhood Nobody
@camsilver47
“Stop killing air to make airports!” 😂
9:11 AM · Jun 15, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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Franz Andriessen
@HerrCaleun
Replying to @deaddawg64
Stop killing turtles to make turtle wax
1:48 AM · Jun 21, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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ellbells
@elliequently
stop killing gingers to make ginger bread
1:35 AM · Dec 10, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
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metaphor man
@shitbiscuit
stop killing air to make airpods
12:55 AM · Jan 6, 2019·Twitter Web Client
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Shahzad Lalani
@shahzadlalani
Stop killing doves to make Dove soaps 😁😁😁😁 https://facebook.com/1648804020/posts/10212745997478657/
12:29 PM · May 2, 2019·Facebook
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Sandeep Shetty
@Sandeep87800067
1.Stop killing gorillas to make gorilla glass..🙄🙄
2.stop killing tigers to make tiger biskets..😜😜
Give me examples like this..
8:45 AM · May 5, 2019·Twitter for Android
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Sk8r JimJam
@JimmyNoah3
Stop killing gingers to make gingerbread men and gingerbread houses!
10:20 PM · May 6, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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Wilted flower
@maryamm_kamran
stop killing fish for their fingers.
4:32 AM · May 16, 2019·Twitter for Android
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Brandon
@wrldpuff
stop killing fish for their fingers
1:42 PM · May 16, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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imaan s8
@heywenafucken
STOP KILLING FISH FOR THEIR FINGERS , man fuck wrong with y’all
5:01 PM · May 19, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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braden 👽
@bosobraden
can we pls stop killing buffalo for their wings
6:30 PM · Jun 4, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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Lil’ Cinnamon Apple🍎
@CTX_Nick
I’m so tired of watching the insensible killing!! STOP KILLING BUFFALO FOR THEIR WINGS!!!!
7:56 AM · Jun 5, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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Juan Fiesta 🎉
@bigaracing
Stop killing wild turkeys to make whiskey
9:15 PM · Nov 18, 2019·Twitter for Android
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drowsy
@methwaffles
stop killing doves to make soap
1:59 PM · Jun 5, 2021·Twitter for Android
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B.LOU
@all_1k
Stop Killing Doves To Make Dove Soap
12:39 PM · Jun 9, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
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JacklynnDawn45
@Dawn45Jacklynn
AOC also says stop killing wild turkeys for whiskey!
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@jojodan11592387
· Oct 7, 2021
Baahaha twitter.com/DeSantis_girl/…
11:22 AM · Oct 7, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
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Josh Warner
@jwarnedya1
stop killing wild turkeys to make whiskey
8:59 PM · Dec 8, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
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KRATOS VS THOR 🇳🇬🏳️🌈🌈
@PoweredByKratos
Replying to @meljrios and @GoGoYaZeet
Stop. killing. bulls. to. make. red bull!!
5:40 AM · Dec 29, 2021·Twitter for iPhone
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Sal the Agorist
@SallyMayweather
(“STOP KILLING WILD TURKEYS TO MAKE WHISKEY” is shown on an image.—ed.)
4:37 PM · Jul 20, 2022·Twitter for iPad