Who Killed Hannibal
Label the shooter and victim to show someone causing a problem and then blaming someone else or asking why the problem exists. Perfect for situations involving hypocrisy or lack of self-awareness.
Dimensions: 1280 × 1440px
Format: Two-panel comic with labels
📖 Origin Story
Source: The Eric Andre Show Season 2, Episode 6
Creator: Eric Andre
First appeared: Adult Swim TV broadcast
A sketch where Eric Andre shoots Hannibal Buress multiple times, then asks "Who killed Hannibal?" became the definitive meme for deflecting blame or denying responsibility for obvious consequences.
🎯 How to Use This Template
Label the shooter and victim to show someone causing a problem and then blaming someone else or asking why the problem exists. Perfect for situations involving hypocrisy or lack of self-awareness.
Pro Tips:
- 💡The absurdity comes from the obvious denial of responsibility
- 💡Works for political commentary, personal relationships, or corporate situations
- 💡Can use the dialogue format "Why would X do this?" for variations
😂 Example Ideas
Companies blaming external factors for self-inflicted problems
Personal denial of obvious cause and effect
Collective denial of responsibility
💡 Did You Know?
- •The original sketch aired on November 7, 2013, but didn't become a meme until April 2018
- •The meme template is often called "Why Would X Do This?" in reference to the common caption variation
- •Eric Andre's show is known for its surreal and chaotic comedy, making it a goldmine for meme formats
