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Shout-out to RATM - Redact Files Meme

A black and white photograph of the band Rage Against the Machine performing on stage, with the band's name displayed at the top in bold red and white text flanked by red stars. The bottom portion features large white capital text: 'SOME OF THOSE THAT REDACT FILES ARE THE SAME AS PEDOPHILES', which parodies the lyrics from their song 'Killing in the Name' ('Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses'). The image critiques file redaction through a controversial comparison, leveraging the band's politically charged aesthetic.
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SOME OF THOSE THAT REDACT FILES ARE THE SAME AS PEDOPHILES

Overview

A black and white photograph of the band Rage Against the Machine performing on stage, with the band's name displayed at the top in bold red and white text flanked by red stars. The bottom portion features large white capital text: 'SOME OF THOSE THAT REDACT FILES ARE THE SAME AS PEDOPHILES', which parodies the lyrics from their song 'Killing in the Name' ('Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses'). The image critiques file redaction through a controversial comparison, leveraging the band's politically charged aesthetic.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit, as indicated by the source 'Reddit: Meme'. It is a user-created remix that repurposes an existing photograph of Rage Against the Machine in concert. The creator added the parody text overlay to the original band image, altering the song's lyrics to comment on file redaction. No specific author or exact creation date is provided.

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