About this episode

This episode explores the identity of the man behind a famous Australian internet meme and his iconic phrase.

Who is the man behind Australia's most iconic internet meme, who famously said “What is the charge? Eating a meal, a succulent Chinese meal? Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest"?

Topics covered

• internet meme
• democracy
• Australian culture
• iconic phrases
• social media

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