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"Japanese Solider Who Kept Fighting 29 Years After WWII" is a catchphrase used to joke about someone overstaying their welcome or moving past their prime. The meme refers to Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese solider who refused to leave his post on an island in the Philippines until he was given a direct order from his commanding officer. This is the earliest known tweet referencing the historic fact, with the meme made a resurgence on sports-related internet in 2024.