Xennial Memes
A collectible figurine of Darth Vader in black armor and cape holding a figure in a tan flight suit and white helmet off the ground by the throat. Pink and white script text reads: "Strong people don't put others down. They lift them up." Below it: "-Michael P. Watson". Small watermark: "GEEK CLUB".

Darth Vader Lifts Rocketeer Up, Technically

A Darth Vader figurine choking a man into the air gives a literal twist to the motivational quote about lifting others up, a Star Wars-loving Gen X and Xennial favorite.

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A collectible figurine of Darth Vader in black armor and cape holding a figure in a tan flight suit and white helmet off the ground by the throat. Pink and white script text reads: "Strong people don't put others down. They lift them up." Below it: "-Michael P. Watson". Small watermark: "GEEK CLUB".

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