Georgetown students plan Charlie Kirk 'lookalike contest' on anniversary of his assassination
Georgetown Students Post Controversial “Charlie Kirk Look‑Alike” Contest on Campus
A post on the anonymous social‑media platform Fizz that circulates among Georgetown University students has sparked a campus‑wide response after it announced a “Charlie Kirk look‑alike contest” set to take place on September 10, 2026, the anniversary of the activist’s alleged assassination. The announcement, which received more than 2,200 upvotes on the platform, prompted a swift rebuttal from the university’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter and a statement from Georgetown’s administration.
The initial Fizz post read: “Charlie Kirk lookalike contest. September 10th 2026. Pull up to Copley Lawn to speak the truth while the cost is high.” Copley Lawn, an open area just outside the campus’s iconic Healy Hall, is often used for student rallies and gatherings. The post’s slogan, according to TPUSA members, appears to mock the idea of “speak[ing] the truth while the cost is high.”
The TPUSA chapter, which represents a conservative student organization on campus, quickly set up a table in a public area on campus. The table was decorated with American flags, stickers, and signs that denounced the planned event. “We strongly condemn any events that aim to disrespect Charlie Kirk and the upcoming memorial ceremony at UVU,” said TPUSA Georgetown president Heidi Sui to Fox News Digital. She added that “there is a difference between disagreeing with someone’s politics and celebrating their death” and that “the reaction from Georgetown students should disturb us regardless of our political affiliation.”
TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet echoed the sentiment. “A culture that can no longer simply mourn the fallen, or respect them enough to at least keep their mouth shut, is a culture that has lost touch with a basic sense of shared humanity,” he said. Kolvet went on to say that “shame on any of the mockers and trolls who debase themselves by continuously proving Charlie outclassed them in every conceivable way.”
The comments on Fizz also referenced a parallel “Erika Kirk look‑alike contest,” and a suggestion that the Georgetown Chimes, the campus’s choral group, perform a meme song titled “We Are Charlie Kirk.” The song, which was reportedly AI‑generated, first appeared online shortly after the activist’s death. Several posts on the platform posted an AI‑generated image of Kirk alongside the phrase “Happy Kirkiversary, September 10th, on Healy Lawn.”
The university’s spokesperson issued a statement to Fox News Digital saying the school “has seen no activity on campus related to these posts” and that Georgetown is “not planning such an event” and “is not aware of any student organization planning one.” The spokesperson emphasized that the university takes the language of the posts seriously and condemned it as “deeply inconsistent with Georgetown University’s values.” The university also reiterated its commitment to a safe and welcoming environment and reminded students of the Speech and Expression policy and the Code of Student Conduct.
Georgetown’s undergraduate student body numbers roughly 6,000. The Fizz platform, which requires users to log in with a Georgetown email address, is the most popular anonymous network used by the campus community. The platform’s anonymity has made it a hub for both student expression and controversy.
Charlie Kirk is a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that promotes conservative viewpoints on college campuses. While the announcement refers to the “anniversary of the activist’s assassination,” the activist has not been publicly reported as having died. The post’s wording appears to reference a supposed memorial ceremony at UVU, a Utah university known for hosting a tribute to the activist in the past.
The controversy over the look‑alike contest reflects a broader clash between students who view the activist as a political symbol and those who see the proposed event as an insult to a public figure who has been the subject of both praise and criticism. The debate has already drawn attention to the role of anonymous social media in shaping campus discourse, as well as the responsibilities of student organizations in navigating political expression.
As of the time of this report, no formal event has been scheduled on campus, and the university remains monitoring the situation. The TPUSA chapter continues to advocate for a respectful dialogue around political differences, while the university’s administration has reiterated its commitment to student safety and respectful campus culture.