The 'Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow' Meme
The 'Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow' meme is a humorous twist on the fear and anticipation associated with upcoming knee surgery. This ironic memes often feature an image of a character, typically a blue Grinch, with the caption "That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow." The joke relies on the inherent absurdity of the situation and the idea that preparing for knee surgery is simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking.
Origin of the Meme
The first known instance of this meme was created by a user on MemeCreator.org on an unknown date before April 2021. It was later shared on Instagram by stupid.fricken.meme on April 6, 2021, where it gained over 1,300 likes in two years. The meme gained further popularity on Reddit's r/OkbuddyRetard on August 2, 2021, when Redditor ZyeAxe posted a version of the meme using an image of Drake, which gained over 870 upvotes in two years.
Spread of the Meme
The 'Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow' meme continued to spread throughout 2022. On January 16, 2022, user Tidus posted a version of the meme that gained over 840 smiles in a year. On March 14, user blinch.feels shared a version of the meme using the blue Grinch's face, which garnered over 1,100 likes in a year. This version of the meme became the most popular and has been reposted numerous times.
Search Interest and Relevant External References
The search interest in the phrase "That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow" significantly increased following the spread of the blue Grinch variant of the meme online. While there were no videos available as of March 2023, the meme had been featured on multiple image macro websites and forums.
Conclusion
The 'Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow' meme is an example of an ironic humor that capitalizes on the anticipation and fear associated with knee surgery. It is a testament to the power of humor to alleviate stress and provide a sense of perspective in challenging situations. The popularity of this meme suggests that there is a deep-rooted desire for humor in all aspects of life, even in the midst of what can be a very serious and personal health concern.
Explanation of the References
[1] MemeCreator.org User.
[2] Instagram User.
[3] Reddit User ZyeAxe.
[4] r/OkbuddyRetard Subreddit.
[5] iFunny User Tidus.
[6] User blinch.feels.
[7] Reddit User grubburd.
[8] /r/Kneesurgerymemes Subreddit.
[9] Instagram User.
[10] /r/bluegrinchkneesurgery Subreddit.
[11] Instagram User blinch.feels.
[12] Twitter User @MemeHut1990.
[13] Google Search Result for "That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow"
[14] Google Scholar Search Results for "The spread of the 'That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow' meme".
[15] YouTube Video on knee surgery.
