Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on Wednesday, is at the center of online debate after an old post resurfaced showing a meme he shared about actress Sydney Sweeney and body image.
The post, originally shared in August 2025, featured a meme comparing two versions of the Cracker Barrel restaurant logo with images of women, one slim and conventionally attractive, identified as actress Sydney Sweeney, and another plus-sized woman.
Kirk captioned the post “Accurate.”
At the time, the meme drew mixed reactions. Supporters praised it as a tongue-in-cheek jab at corporate branding and pop culture, while critics accused Kirk of body shaming and dragging a Hollywood actress into culture-war politics.
“Reducing women to logos isn’t funny — it’s degrading,” one X user wrote.
Kirk, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, remained a polarizing figure until his death.
His social media footprint, including memes like the Cracker Barrel post, continues to stir reaction even after his killing.