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Alcohol, Cigarettes, Sugar vs. Broccoli: Who Was There?

A text-based meme featuring white text on a dark background. The text humorously contrasts societal criticism of alcohol, cigarettes, and sugar with their perceived role as sources of comfort during difficult times, concluding that broccoli (a symbol of healthy eating) was not the comforter in such moments.
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You are all against alcohol, cigarettes and sugar now. But who was there for you when life fell apart? Sure wasn't broccoli.

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A text-based meme featuring white text on a dark background. The text humorously contrasts societal criticism of alcohol, cigarettes, and sugar with their perceived role as sources of comfort during difficult times, concluding that broccoli (a symbol of healthy eating) was not the comforter in such moments.

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This appears to be a user-created text meme with no visible watermarks, author credits, or platform indicators. It likely circulates on social media platforms such as Reddit, Twitter/X, or Instagram, typical for short, relatable humor content. The simple design (text on solid background) suggests it was created using basic text editing tools or mobile meme generators.

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