“Get away from me with this Apollo” is an informal, online phrase used to express impatience or dismissal, often paired with a meme, image, or link featuring Apollo Robbins. The expression combines a pushaway gesture (“get away from me”) with a reference to the renowned sleight-of-hand artist and entertainer Apollo Robbins, who became an internet staple as the “ Gentleman Dodger.” In practice, the phrase functions as a lighthearted way to reject or deflect content someone finds overexposed, unhelpful, or overly familiar. This article explains the likely roots, spread patterns, and contemporary uses of this recurring online reaction.
