"why not Zoidberg" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-why not Zoidberg.wav
Etymology: From a phrase on a popular Internet meme that is attributed to the character Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama, who receives little attention from other characters. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=why not Zoidberg?}} why not Zoidberg?
  1. (Internet slang, rhetorical, sarcastic) Call of attention to something that is ridiculous. Wikipedia link: Dr. Zoidberg, Futurama, Internet meme Tags: Internet, sarcastic
    Sense id: en-why_not_Zoidberg-en-phrase-Xw7u3RbT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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