From Furry Slang To Anti Fascist Messages, Decoding Charlie Kirk Shooter’s Bullet Engravings
Here's what the three memes really mean.
The assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk became the week’s biggest news. Kirk, who was a staunch supporter of pro-gun rights, was shot and killed during an event in Utah. The shooter was later identified to be a 22-year-old Utah-based man named Tyler Robinson, who was turnt in to the authorities by her father. Authorities later revealed that they had found bullet casings left behind after the shooting. The bullet casings had some engravings on them that are a reference to some niche memes. Read on to what these meme means.
Engravings On Charlie Kirk Shooter’s Bullet Case Explained
‘Notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?’
The writing found in the first bullet casing read, ‘notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?’ The phrase appears to be referencing the internet’s furry subculture that centres around people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters. In the community, OwO is used as a cute emoticon. However, in this context, experts think that the emoticon was used in a mocking sense.
Hey, fascist! Catch ↑ → ↓↓↓
When asked by Sky News’ US correspondent James Matthews what the messages on the casings meant, Utah governor Spencer Cox said the writing referring to a fascist “speaks for itself”. The arrows have been interpreted to be a satire of fascism.
Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
The phrase, which sounds like gibberish at first, is actually a reference to a classic Italian song that became a popular anti-fascism anthem during Benito Mussolini’s dictatorship. The song gained popularity when it was featured in Netflix’s hit show Money Heist.
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About Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson is a 22-year-old Utah native who was taken into custody on 12 September for assassinating Charlie Kirk. Investigators said his father recognised Robinson from the images released by law enforcement, and he turned in his son. The suspect is now being held without bail at Utah County Jail.
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First Published: September 16, 2025 3:42 PM
