Warhammer 40k and Private Eye crossover Meme

The Eternal Presidency: God-Emperor’s Throne of Satire and Cheeseburgers

The Eternal Presidency of the God-Emperor

This hilarious meme blends the grim darkness of Warhammer 40k with the satirical edge of Private Eye cartoon style. At the center sits a parody version of the Emperor of Mankind, clearly inspired by a modern political figure, strapped to a life-support throne reminiscent of the Golden Throne of Terra. Wires and fluid tubes feed into his body, keeping him alive in a clearly exaggerated, unhealthy state. His glazed expression and gold tiara mock the divine reverence typically associated with the Emperor. Instead of commanding the Imperium with godlike authority, he appears to be merely hanging on—demanding both immortality and fast food. The setup ridicules the concept of eternal leadership with a deadpan visual punchline.

Cheeseburgers and the Scrolls of Command

To the side, a cartoonish Space Marine holds a long parchment, declaring in official tone, “The God-Emperor would like a 9,495th term. And also a cheeseburger.” This line hilariously merges Warhammer’s dramatic religious bureaucracy with modern political absurdity. The Marine’s expression is dutiful yet exasperated, as if he’s performed this announcement many times before. The humor comes from how matter-of-factly the ridiculous demands are delivered, mocking both blind loyalty and the never-ending rule of autocrats. It’s a pointed jab at authoritarianism wrapped in the familiar trappings of Warhammer’s over-the-top gothic sci-fi. The blend of pop culture, political satire, and dystopian parody makes this one of those memes that both fans and casual observers can laugh at with equal parts disbelief and recognition.