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A two-panel meme using a photograph of Drake edited to wear an FBI jacket. The top panel shows Drake with his hand raised to his ear, accompanied by the text 'Release the Epstein files.' The bottom panel shows Drake pointing forward with a determined expression, accompanied by the text 'Take down a PC game pirating site.' The meme satirizes the perceived prioritization of targeting piracy over addressing high-profile, potentially controversial investigations.
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Drake (FBI Agent)
Release the Epstein files.
Drake (FBI Agent)
Take down a PC game pirating site.

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A satirical comparison of perceived misplaced priorities between addressing high-profile investigations and targeting piracy.

Overview

A two-panel meme using a photograph of Drake edited to wear an FBI jacket. The top panel shows Drake with his hand raised to his ear, accompanied by the text 'Release the Epstein files.' The bottom panel shows Drake pointing forward with a determined expression, accompanied by the text 'Take down a PC game pirating site.' The meme satirizes the perceived prioritization of targeting piracy over addressing high-profile, potentially controversial investigations.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit (labeled 'Reddit:Meme') and is a remix of the popular 'Drake Hotline Bling' meme template. It has been edited to place Drake in an FBI jacket and overlay contrasting text to create a social commentary on institutional priorities.

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