The 'This Film Is Dedicated to the Brave Mujahideen Fighters of Afghanistan' meme stems from the end credits of the 1988 action film Rambo III. While the film originally concluded with this tribute during the Soviet-Afghan War, the dedication gained internet notoriety decades later due to the shifting geopolitical landscape and the subsequent conflict between the U.S. and the Taliban. Online, the template is used as a commentary on the 'unintended consequences' of foreign policy or to ironically dedicate things to groups, people, or concepts that eventually backfired. It often appears in shitposting circles to mock situations where historical support hasn't aged well, making it a staple for political and historical humor.