Aizver Muti! - A Latvian meme

A folk hero is born! Ingmārs Līdaka, a member of the Latvian parliament (Saeima), recently lost his cool whilst debating National Holidays, turned to the 'left' and told them to shut their mouths - Aizver Muti! Apparently this is a big thing in Latvia and perhaps a more non-literal translation might be one with more emphasis and passion - Shut your fucking mouth! He also labeled the trouble-making 'left' as a bird and animal garden (zoo). This one left me scratching my head but the 'Aizver Muti'/ 'Shut your Mouth' has taken off in a big way here. The meme has moved from video to t-shirts, from mobile phone ringtones to Dirty Harry inspired stencils. Below is a collection of things found online and on the streets. If you want to see the original Parliament footage scroll through to the end.

Ingmārs Līdaka himself with an Aizver Muti shirt (photoshopped). Below are stencils and an A4 printed variation I found telling people to Shut the door!

Here are some Youtube video parodies





And some more, less inspiring videos

• Jancis & J.Dobelis & I.Līdaka - Muti Ciet (AIZVER MUTI)
• Aizver muti. Ingmārs Līdaka
• Kanye West vs. Ingmars Lidaka
• Ingmārs Līdaka - Aizver muti..... this is sparta remix
• Aizver muti 300

Some user created images...


Interestingly, a mix-up with recent American internet memes. (click for larger images)



Finally, the original footage of Ingmārs Līdaka and the now infamous Parliamentary session.