The accidental star of one of Australia's most well-known memes has died, with his family saying 'despite the troubles thrown at him, he lived by his motto — to keep on laughing' as they paid tribute.
Jack Karlson, the man who brought phrases like "succulent Chinese meal" and “democracy manifest” into Australia’s online lexicon, has died at the age of 82. In a statement, Karlson's family said they were with him when he died in hospital on Wednesday. They said he was battling many health conditions, but had succumbed to systemic inflammatory response syndrome .
"What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal? "Oh, that's a nice headlock, sir. Ah yes, I see that you know your judo well." Karlson continued to play up for the camera as he appeared to be picked up and carried into the police vehicle's back seat. "Ta ta and farewell," an almost horizontal Karlson said.
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