Eat the rich (slogan)

Eat the rich is an abbreviation of a saying attributed to Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). It is used in radical and anti-capitalist circles, gaining wider traction at the beginning of the 21st century in response to increasing income inequality.
Origin.
According to historian Adolphe Thiers, the President of the Paris Commune, Pierre Gaspard Chaumette, gave a speech to the city on 14 October 1793 (during the Reign of Terror), in which he said:
Rousseau, who was also one of the people, said: When the people shall have no more to eat, they will eat the rich!
Modern usage.
The phrase is often used in reference to opposing wealth inequality and is associated with socialism. The phrase has become popular online, particularly with Millennials and Gen Z who are generally more likely to support left-leaning policies, such as Medicare for All in the US, and social democracy.
The phrase has been used at the rallies of progressive politicians, such as Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
The phrase "Eat The Rich" is used by a South African political party, the Land Party, as its campaign slogan for the 2021 Local Government Elections.
In popular culture.
The phrase has become popular on TikTok, where trends such as the "POV: we're eating the rich" which is typically followed by something mundane and relatively normal, such as studying abroad or listening to a playlist.
The phrase has been used for the name of an Aerosmith song and a Motörhead song.
References.
Land Party South Africa - Official website