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Iconic ‘Democracy Manifest’ video added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

‘Succulent Chinese meal’ meme immortalised in national film archive

One of the internet’s most iconic memes is being immortalised in Australia’s national film archive.

The Independent UK · Mar 31

‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive

Jack Karlson’s rallying cry of ‘democracy manifest’ added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significance

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

A sad day for democracy ... and succulent Chinese meals

The man dubbed Mr Democracy Manifest and responsible for one of Australia's most famous viral memes has died aged 82 after a battle with cancer.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Jack Karlson, who shot to fame after ‘succulent Chinese meal’ arrest, dies aged 82

Karlson immortalised the phrase ‘this is democracy manifest’ in what has been described as Australia’s pre-eminent meme

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

Jack Karslon, AKA Mr Democracy Manifest Who Just Wanted A Succulent Chinese Meal, Has Died Aged 82

Australian icon and walking meme Jack Karlson (famously known as Mr Democracy Manifest) has died aged 82 due to advance cancer.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 7, 2024

The Succulent Chinese Meal Guy Is Getting A Documentary Made About His Iconic Arrest

One of Australia’s most iconic living memes, Jack Karlson, AKA Mr Democracy Manifest, will soon have his bizarre story memorialised (even more) with a new documentary: The Man Who Ate A Succulent Chinese Meal. As if the millions of memes about him weren’t enough to solidify his status as a…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 19, 2024

A succulent Chinese meme: the real story behind Australia’s most bombastic arrest

A new documentary sheds light on the Dickensian life and times of notorious serial prison escaper and safe-cracker Jack Karlson – if that’s his real name

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

His 'Succulent Chinese Meal' rant became a classic meme but the arrested man has a complicated past

Jack Karlson spent most of his early life in homes and prisons. Then his friendship with a cellmate in Parramatta Gaol changed the course of his life.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022