You Were Supposed to Destroy Them Meme Template

This template is a screen capture from the 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The line is delivered by Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) during his climactic emotional confrontation with Anakin Skywalker on the volcanic planet Mustafar. It is used to express feelings of betrayal, disappointment, or irony when someone or something that was intended to fix a problem ends up becoming part of it.

• A close-up of Obi-Wan Kenobi, sweaty and tearful, shouting in anguish. He represents The Betrayed Mentor.
• "You were supposed to destroy them, not join them" is displayed in bold white text.
• The red, fiery glow of Mustafar’s lava, which underscores the high-stakes destruction of their relationship.