I saw a meme that said this:"When you're a 14 month old French infant in a military hospital in the late 18th century and that weird hungry guy comes into your room".What historical event is this meme talking about?

by tinypp23
spikebrennan

That would be Tarrare, an 18th century soldier and freak show performer who ate many strange things and was accused of devouring a toddler:

https://io9.gizmodo.com/what-caused-these-men-to-eat-cats-and-candles-1685293458/amp