State Hypocrisy on Privacy and Leaks
Dialogue
Overview
A 4-panel comic meme criticizing government hypocrisy regarding privacy and leaks. Top-left panel: A gray, simplistic 'STATE' character with a neutral expression says, 'Why do you need privacy? Nothing to hide, nothing to fear.' Top-right panel: A white, round-headed character holding a 'TOP SECRET' folder responds sarcastically, 'Agreed, which is why I'm leaking these government files online.' Bottom-left panel: The same gray 'STATE' character appears neutral, possibly reacting. Bottom-right panel: On a red background, the 'STATE' character has glowing red eyes, holds a rifle, and appears menacing, highlighting a shift to aggression when its own secrets are threatened.
Origin notes
The meme originates from Reddit (labeled 'Reddit:Meme') with the original title 'let's leak some shi'. It is likely a user-created remix, utilizing a simplistic, MS Paint-style drawing method. The 'STATE' character appears to be based on an existing meme template, repurposed here to satirize government attitudes toward privacy versus its own secrecy.