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A meme featuring a screenshot of Walter White from the TV show Breaking Bad. The character is shown in a lab setting, holding a pipette with pink liquid, leaning forward with a serious and focused expression. The text overlay reads 'Me adding e.t.c when I know only 1 example', humorously depicting the relatable scenario of using 'etc.' to falsely imply additional examples exist when there is actually only one.
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Me adding e.t.c when I know only 1 example

Overview

A meme featuring a screenshot of Walter White from the TV show Breaking Bad. The character is shown in a lab setting, holding a pipette with pink liquid, leaning forward with a serious and focused expression. The text overlay reads 'Me adding e.t.c when I know only 1 example', humorously depicting the relatable scenario of using 'etc.' to falsely imply additional examples exist when there is actually only one.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit, specifically the r/Meme community. It is a remix that uses a screenshot from the TV series Breaking Bad, featuring the character Walter White in a lab scene. The creator added a text overlay to the original screenshot to create a humorous and relatable joke about the common habit of misusing 'etc.'

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