The whole ivermectin thing is a stupid meme

It's not though. People in my country have died because of it. They take copious amounts of ivermectin and die of liver poisoning.

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-07-20-they-think-they-are-safe-doc-issues-chilling-warning-as-people-taking-ivermectin-continue-to-die/

“Most of these patients have been taking ivermectin which was prescribed by doctors and as a result they feel protected,” he said.

He warned that people using the drug — which is an anti-parasitic medication meant for animals — believed they were safe from contracting Covid-19 which in turn led to unsafe behaviour such as not wearing masks or sanitising their hands.

Some 90% of the patients using the drug, had presented with liver damage, he added."

“I have lost five patients to liver failure from ivermectin and all patients now admitted here have all been on [the drug]," he said.

Taban was critical of doctors who continued to give ivermectin to their patients.

“Clearly this drug does not work and is not intended for use by humans. I strongly encourage you to stop prescribing it and advise against [its] use.”