AboutWhat does the meme depict?
"Are We Blind? Deploy The Garrison!" features a still from the 2016 science fiction action film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the image, the character Orson Krennic, portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn, is seen shouting in desperation. This image capture of Krennic has become popular as a reaction image macro, generally used to humorously call out an obvious oversight or to urgently demand action.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originates from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which debuted in the United States on December 16th, 2016. In a pivotal scene, the character Orson Krennic, overwhelmed by an attack, shouts "Are we blind? Deploy the Garrison!" This particular line, combined with his expressive frustration, was quickly adopted by the online community for memes. The phrase first appeared in a related context on December 23rd, 2016, as the title of a YouTube video featuring the video game Star Wars: Battlefront, where Krennic is featured as a character. The video gained notable attention, reflecting the meme's resonance with fans. YT-video[1]
Origin: 2016