The gun control debate is all about feral hogs now
An earnest libertarian unintentionally spawned a meme frenzy on Monday after arguing that Americans needed access to assault rifles for defense against herds of feral hogs roaming the countryside.
Twitter user Willie McNabb was weighing in on a debate over gun control happening on Twitter in the wake of this weekend’s mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Singer Jason Isbell was blasting the dispute between gun control advocates and pro-gun activists over what constitutes an “assault weapon” as a semantic one intended to shy away from the real debate on whether they are appropriate for civilian use or necessary.
If you’re on here arguing the definition of “assault weapon” today you are part of the problem. You know what an assault weapon is, and you know you don’t need one.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) August 4, 2019
“Legit question,” McNabb, then interjected, before asking how Isbell proposed rural Americans defend their children from the feral hogs.
Legit question for rural Americans - How do I kill the 30-50 feral hogs that run into my yard within 3-5 mins while my small kids play?
— William McNabb (@WillieMcNabb) August 4, 2019
McNabb was just one of hundreds of replies, but his quickly became the focus of other users, who quickly roasted his tweet with hog memes and outlandish solutions to his problem.
I leave my 5 year old sons to fend for themselves when the hogs come. I may have lost a few in the fighting but the ones that remain are stronger for it. Your children are weak and so are you.
— Mr. Hotwife (@Suggins1) August 5, 2019
sorry boss can’t come in. 30-50 feral hogs came running into my yard again. yeah. about 3-5 mins. where my children play. yeah. see you tomorrow
— beth mccoll (@imteddybless) August 5, 2019
You don't. They have the numbers. Surrender to the hogs
— A Blue Bear (@BlueBear2487) August 5, 2019
And I will kill 30-50 feral hogs
— Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) August 5, 2019
And I will 30-50 more
Just to be that man who killed 30-50 feral hogs
And leaves them at your door
Lots of people suggested that McNabb build a fence instead.
Tame a pig, have it infiltrate the feral hog society and revolutionize it from within.
— Morgan Ross (@MorganBRoss) August 4, 2019
That, or a fence.
Or get a fence.
— Neon Genesis MariWilliamson ⌬ (@delmoi) August 5, 2019
Build a fence lol
— High Warlord of the Midwest (@dark_putout) August 5, 2019
McNabb did attempt to engage, explaining that he did not own an assault rifle, but the internet mob was not to be reasoned with and the memes kept coming—just like the hogs.
kids, edging towards the front door:
— B. Bolander (@BBolander) August 5, 2019
kids, cautiously opening the front door:
Feral hogs: pic.twitter.com/yEKGxqvo7K
I have shot
— czub / ズー (@mczub) August 5, 2019
the hogs
that were in
the yard
Forgive me
they were 30-50
so many
and so feral
when you see 30-50 feral hogs are on their way back to your yard pic.twitter.com/2OdTwZyYk4
— Robby Kalland (@RKalland) August 5, 2019
I am a:
— AshPop (@BarbiturateCat) August 5, 2019
male
female
30-50 feral hogs
Seeking:
male
female
a yard with unsupervised small children to run in to within 3-5 minutes
Never try to argue anything online.
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