Georgetown University Responds to Alleged Charlie Kirk Lookalike Contest

Georgetown University students are reportedly planning a Charlie Kirk “lookalike contest” on the anniversary of his assassination. The event, promoted on Fizz, a popular anonymous social media platform among Georgetown students, has garnered significant attention.

The initial post promoting the event received over 2,200 upvotes. With Georgetown’s undergraduate population being around 6,000, this post suggests a widespread interest.

“Charlie Kirk lookalike contest. September 10th 2026. Pull up to Copley Lawn to speak the truth while the cost is high.”

The message appears sarcastic to members of Georgetown’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter. Copley Lawn, mentioned in the post, lies near Healy Hall, a prominent university landmark.

In response to the event, Georgetown’s TPUSA chapter set up a campus table displaying American flags, stickers, and signs opposing the planned contest.

The possibility of an Erika Kirk look-alike contest has also surfaced on the Fizz app. Users have even joked about pairing winners from both contests as prom king and queen.

Though the origin of the lookalike contest remains unclear, it seems to have emerged on Fizz. Access to Georgetown’s Fizz platform requires a “@georgetown.edu” email address. A suggestion has even been made for The Georgetown Chimes, a choral group, to perform a song titled “We Are Charlie Kirk.”

One campus post, dubbed “Happy Kirkiversary,” mentioned Healy Lawn and included an AI-generated image of Kirk, featuring phrases such as “Georgetown University,” “Honoring leadership, inspiring truth,” and “Charlie Kirk lookalike contest.”

Heidi Sui, president of Georgetown’s TPUSA chapter, expressed concern about the event’s traction. She highlighted the university’s mission to facilitate dialogue among students with different beliefs and to avoid politicizing tragedies.

A spokesperson from Georgetown clarified that no activity regarding the posts has been observed on campus. Georgetown is not organizing or endorsing such an event and condemns the language of these anonymous posts. Furthermore, they affirmed their commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming university community.

The spokesperson emphasized that Georgetown’s policies support free expression, but making light of a victim of violence is contrary to their values. Students are expected to adhere to Georgetown’s guidelines, including the Speech and Expression policy and the Code of Student Conduct.