eat the rich

Meaning

Interjection

• An expression of contempt towards rich people, capitalism, and widespread poverty.

Origin

• Attributed to the Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The original quote was: "Quand le peuple n'aura plus rien à manger, il mangera le riche." (When the people shall have no more to eat, they will eat the rich
• Became popular in the 21st century in the United States as radical left-wing netizens made it into a motto against capitalism and richer elite people.