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3 Word Sad Story Meme: Tomorrow Is Monday

The image follows the 'write a sad story in 3 words' meme format. At the top, text reads 'Write a Sad Story' above a simple cartoon stick figure lying on its back, crying so heavily that a large puddle of tears surrounds it, conveying intense sadness. Below the figure, text reads 'Using 3 Words'. The punchline appears at the bottom as a comment-style response: 'tomorrow is monday', which is a universally relatable phrase referencing the widespread dread people feel about the end of the weekend and the start of the work or school week.
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Write a Sad Story, Using 3 Words

Overview

The image follows the 'write a sad story in 3 words' meme format. At the top, text reads 'Write a Sad Story' above a simple cartoon stick figure lying on its back, crying so heavily that a large puddle of tears surrounds it, conveying intense sadness. Below the figure, text reads 'Using 3 Words'. The punchline appears at the bottom as a comment-style response: 'tomorrow is monday', which is a universally relatable phrase referencing the widespread dread people feel about the end of the weekend and the start of the work or school week.

Origin notes

This meme is a popular iteration of the widely circulated '3 word sad story' meme template, shared on Reddit as indicated by the provided source information. The original poster titled it 'Most horror one' to emphasize that the announcement of Monday arriving is considered an extremely upsetting, almost 'horrifying' piece of news for most working people and students, making it a perfect short sad story.

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