The sensational theft of several pieces of the French crown jewels at the Louvre on Oct. 19 quickly captured the attention of the mainstream media as well as the web, turning a news episode into a true viral phenomenon. Memes, satirical cartoons and parodies quickly invaded digital platforms, reinterpreting the episode with irony and imagination. Not only in Italy, but also in France and several foreign states, users and pages dedicated to pop culture have contributed to the spread of the content, giving rise to comic scenarios, puns and representations reinventing the theft and its protagonists.
Among the most discussed posts is one from the official Diabolik page, which intervenes on the incident with a phrase that has become emblematic It wasn ’t me...this time. The reference to the famous masked thief, a symbol of criminal intelligence and perfect theft, immediately fired the imagination of social users. Some images then compare the theatricality of movies about gentleman thieves, such as Lupin, with the sobriety of reality, while others ironize on museum security, showing unlikely distracted attendants such as Checco Zalone or scenes inspired by cartoons and pop culture icons.
The irony of the web, far from the clamor of the official news, thus becomes a form of collective participation in the cultural debate. In addition to mocking the embarrassing situation, the cartoons and memes also reflect the shared imagery of the perfect thief and art as a treasure to be protected or conquered. In just a few days, the Louvre heist has taken on a dimension that transcends the news, entering the universe of digital pop culture, where reality and fantasy merge lightly. Below, we have selected some of the funniest cartoons and memes that have enlivened the online conversation. Here are which ones.
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