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.
"I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them,” she said.
Lexi, 19, stands to protect cops, "I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them." #Ferguson Pic-@PDPJ pic.twitter.com/gF4lLSqAjx
— Lynden Steele (@manofsteele) August 11, 2015
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.
That’s teamwork, Lexi! pic.twitter.com/dNo7o7N0gV
— adam smoot (@adamsmoot) August 11, 2015
Lexi,19, stands to protect the enemies of Goku, "I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them." pic.twitter.com/MTACVRlY9c
— Glen Coco (@MrPooni) August 11, 2015
Lexi, 19, stands to protect Asgard, "I would rather Loki & the Ice Giants hit me, than let them hit here." #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/Z1lx2gL7Ns
— DangerBoy (@PuncherJetpack) August 11, 2015
Lexi, 19, stands to protect Doof Warrior, “I would rather get hit by something than let it hit him.” #ImmortanArmy pic.twitter.com/31g765VMsC
— Ashley Lynch™ (@ashleylynch) August 11, 2015
Lexi,19, stands to protect The Night King and his soldiers, "I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them pic.twitter.com/ysYZn7LG7l
— Glen Coco (@MrPooni) August 11, 2015
— Billy Ray Hamburger (@frknbns) August 11, 2015
Lexi,19, stands to protect Lord Voldemort's army, "I would rather get hit by something than let it hit them." pic.twitter.com/WQOnsakAH9
— Glen Coco (@MrPooni) August 11, 2015
“Yeah, I’ll have a, uh…a #5…No, wait, maybe I’ll have a #3 and a milkshake…Never mind, um… Gimme a… umm…” pic.twitter.com/5vMIya8YmG
— adam smoot (@adamsmoot) August 11, 2015
