Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Meme

Mar 2, 2022 6:31 PMThe Ukrainian president's actions in the face of the Russian invasion turned him into a hero online. But the Marvelization of political figures is dangerous.

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Volodymyr Zelensky's family photo is in my social media feeds. Maybe you have seen it, too. A picture shows a politician and his family holding a child. Father and son are smiling. It is a happy day. I don't want my picture in your offices, that's why the photo is captioned with a excerpt from Zelensky's inauguration speech. The president isn't an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids photos and look at them when you make a decision.