Overview
- The anonymous posts that circulated Sept. 9–10 advertised 'Kirkiversary' Charlie Kirk look‑alike contests near the University of South Carolina’s Russell House and at Georgetown’s Copley Lawn and spread quickly on Yik Yak and Fizz.
- Both universities issued statements saying they have no record of sanctioned events, condemned the language in the posts, and said they are monitoring campuses to protect students and public safety.
- Turning Point USA leaders and campus TPUSA officers publicly condemned the mock events as disrespectful, while right‑leaning accounts amplified the posts as student celebrations of Kirk’s killing.
- Reporters and university officials have not verified who created or organized the posts or whether students were involved, leaving attribution and on‑the‑ground plans unresolved.
- The episode highlights a broader national context: Kirk’s assassination last year has already prompted memorials by TPUSA and heightened security at campuses as prosecutors pursue the accused’s trial with the death penalty option preserved.