Kilroy Was Here” – The Original Global Meme
“Kilroy was here” was a famous World War II graffiti meme featuring the phrase and a simple drawing of a bald man with a big nose peeking over a wall. American soldiers used it to mark their presence wherever they went, from battlefields to everyday places. The message became a symbol of pride and unity and quickly spread around the world. It even confused enemy forces—legend says Adolf Hitler believed Kilroy was a real American spy.