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Kilroy was here is a meme that became popular during World War II, typically seen in graffiti. Its origin is debated, but the phrase and the distinctive accompanying doodle became associated with GIs in the 1940s: a bald-headed man (sometimes depicted as having a few hairs) with a prominent nose peeking over a wall with his fingers clutching ...
Mar 11, 2019 · Learn about the origin and history of the famous graffito "Kilroy was here," a doodle of a big-nosed man peering over a wall. Find out how it became a morale booster for U.S. soldiers in World War II and a pop-culture icon.
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Apr 9, 2018 · Kilroy was here is a cartoon character with a long nose and fingers, often accompanied by the message Kilroy was here. It originated in World War I and became a symbol of US soldiers' experiences in the 20th century wars.
KillRoy Was Here is a 2022 American comedy horror anthology film directed by Kevin Smith and written by Smith and Andrew McElfresh. The film stars Azita Ghanizada, Ryan O'Nan, Harley Quinn Smith, Chris Jericho, Justin Kucsulain, Jason Mewes, and Ralph Garman.
May 22, 2024 · “Kilroy was here” graffito was plastered everywhere during World War II. It became a symbol of pride for soldiers that wanted to notify opposing forces there wasn’t a place in Europe they couldn’t reach.
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This was a graffito, of unknown origin but used predominantly by members of the US and UK military and predominantly during WWII. It was often combined with an earlier cartoon image, known as Chad, although the two aren’t related apart from that conjunction.