The internet is brimming with reactions to the strikingly similar outfits that alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and his lawyer wore to court Monday morning in New York.
The public appetite for photographs of the accused assassin has proven voracious, with the release of each new image spawning countless reactions and memes. The latest images, from Mangione's arraignment in New York State Supreme Court, where he pleaded not guilty to terrorism and murder charges, have invoked a new frenzy of memes.
🚨Breaking: Luigi Mangione and his lawyer are found guilty of coordinating their outfits pic.twitter.com/5i7TIOyW5r
— Reality Roast (@RoastReality) December 23, 2024
Dressed in khaki pants and a merlot-hued sweater over a white collared shirt, Mangione's outfit mirrored that of his lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilio. Other than the black slacks worn by Agnifilio and her unshackled wrists, the two wore nearly identical ensembles, with the lawyer layering a slightly more crimson sweater over her white collared shirt.
Some enjoyed the coordinated ensembles, calling it "adorable," with generous use of tearful emojis. "Luigi and his lawyer rocked up with the same fit and it's killing me," @buuuckybarnes wrote.
Social media users recalled Ken Bone, the red sweater-clad uncommitted voter who enjoyed viral meme-fame after asking a question during the 2016 presidential debate.
a rare double Ken Bone from Luigi and his lawyer pic.twitter.com/ATjIKz5ROj
— c a i t l i n (@hello__caitlin) December 23, 2024
Some went further back in pop culture, invoking a 2006 episode of 30 Rock where Tina Fey's 'Liz Lemon' and her co-worker Pete (played by Scott Adsit) both come to work wearing maroon sweaters over white shirts.
Luigi/lawyer outfits are proof we're living in a 30 Rock plot line pic.twitter.com/woo3nmzm9W
— low bought toe me (@walmartFred) December 23, 2024
The twinning inspired questions too.
"Not important at all but why are luigi and his lawyer wearing matching outfits?" @aaronisaacs69 asked.
"Uh what's up with Luigi and his lawyer matching?" @mattakersmusic wanted to know.
Could they not have put him in a green shirt though, for the laughs
— Alex Dye (@zadye23) December 23, 2024
Users brainstormed theories to explain the looks.
"Maybe they were taking Christmas portraits with Santa right after," @too_lewd suggested.
"Maybe they both work at Target? Lol," @burningkarma2 offered.
"It's important to establish a team culture and identity before the big game," @homiehamelin said, with @katebdoll adding, "One team, one dream!"
It remains unclear whether the client and attorney planned their outfits together, but the internet is enjoying attempts at figuring it out.
Originally published by Latin Times.
