AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "Abbacchio Joins the Kicking" meme template features a scene from the anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. It showcases the character Leone Abbacchio initially observing from the sidelines, drinking from a glass of wine, while his gangmates Narancia Ghirga and Guido Mista engage in beating up a passer-by. The template captures the moment when Abbacchio decides to join the assault, making it a popular choice for object-labeling memes that depict escalating participation or involvement.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from the "The 'G' in Guts" episode of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, which aired in Japan on March 15th, 2019. The specific scene that inspired the meme involves Narancia Ghirga accidentally spilling red wine on a passer-by dressed in a white suit. This leads to a violent reaction from the passer-by and subsequently, Narancia, along with fellow gang member Guido Mista, starts physically assaulting him. Leone Abbacchio, initially drinking wine and observing, eventually joins in the beating, which is the focal moment used in the meme template. You can view this scene on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2019