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I Hate Them! Federal And State Taxes Meme

This is a reaction meme using the popular angry Anakin Skywalker template from *Star Wars: Attack of the Clones*, with added text expressing intense frustration over having to pay both federal and state taxes in the United States. The character's angry, gritted-teeth expression perfectly matches the shared resentment many people feel toward double taxation, turning a famous movie scene into a relatable venting meme.
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I HATE THEM! AND NOT JUST THE FEDERAL TAXES, BUT THE STATE TAXES TOO!

Overview

This is a reaction meme using the popular angry Anakin Skywalker template from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, with added text expressing intense frustration over having to pay both federal and state taxes in the United States. The character's angry, gritted-teeth expression perfectly matches the shared resentment many people feel toward double taxation, turning a famous movie scene into a relatable venting meme.

Origin notes

This meme uses a screencap of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars Episode II, a very popular template for angry reaction memes online. As noted, this specific version was circulated on Reddit, venting about the common frustration of paying multiple levels of income tax. It is a user-created meme that remixes existing movie footage for comedic/venting purposes.

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