Controversy Surrounds Henry Kissinger's 100th Birthday

Henry Kissinger, former national security adviser and secretary of state, is turning 100 years old on May 27. While some have written laudatory op-eds, the younger generation, particularly left-leaning individuals, have made light of Kissinger's eventual death and remarkable longevity through memes and Twitter accounts. Kissinger has been accused of war crimes in Vietnam, East Timor, and elsewhere. The fixation on his demise has been criticized by some as off-putting and gross, while others argue that Kissinger's actions were tasteless and warrant the jokes. When Kissinger does pass away, his detractors are expected to celebrate on Twitter.