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A four-panel meme where each left panel contains text describing a scenario, and the right panel shows Bernie Sanders' escalating reactions. The first panel: 'YOU HAVE A MATH EXAM' with Bernie looking neutral at a podium. Second panel: 'YOUR DAD WILL GIVE YOU $300 IF YOU PASS' with Bernie appearing surprised, gesturing with his hand. Third panel: 'YOUR MOM WILL GIVE YOU $500 IF YOU PASS' with Bernie looking shocked, leaning forward. Fourth panel: 'YOU REALIZE YOU CAN GET $1000 IF YOU PASS' (combining parents' incentives) with Bernie having intense red glowing eyes, emphasizing sudden motivation. The humor lies in the exaggerated reaction to the combined monetary incentive making math suddenly interesting.
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YOU HAVE A MATH EXAM
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YOUR DAD WILL GIVE YOU $300 IF YOU PASS
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YOUR MOM WILL GIVE YOU $500 IF YOU PASS
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YOU REALIZE YOU CAN GET $1000 IF YOU PASS

Overview

A four-panel meme where each left panel contains text describing a scenario, and the right panel shows Bernie Sanders' escalating reactions. The first panel: 'YOU HAVE A MATH EXAM' with Bernie looking neutral at a podium. Second panel: 'YOUR DAD WILL GIVE YOU $300 IF YOU PASS' with Bernie appearing surprised, gesturing with his hand. Third panel: 'YOUR MOM WILL GIVE YOU $500 IF YOU PASS' with Bernie looking shocked, leaning forward. Fourth panel: 'YOU REALIZE YOU CAN GET $1000 IF YOU PASS' (combining parents' incentives) with Bernie having intense red glowing eyes, emphasizing sudden motivation. The humor lies in the exaggerated reaction to the combined monetary incentive making math suddenly interesting.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit, created by remixing images of Bernie Sanders from public speaking events. The original images are edited with text overlays and visual effects (e.g., red glowing eyes) to construct a narrative about motivation through family monetary incentives for passing a math exam. It is a derivative work using Bernie Sanders' likeness, a common meme template.

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