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Black Friday Price Hold Then Now Reaction Meme

A three-panel meme featuring a character with blue face paint (resembling William Wallace from 'Braveheart') reacting to Black Friday pricing. Panel 1: 'Wednesday $499.99' with 'Hold...' text, character has a determined expression. Panel 2: 'Thursday $499.99' with 'Hold...' text, similar expression. Panel 3: 'Black Friday' showing '$699.99' crossed out to '$499.99' with 'NOW!' text, character now has a shocked, intense expression with red and blue face paint. The meme mocks the anticipation and ultimate lack of real Black Friday discounts.
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William Wallace
Hold...
William Wallace
Hold...
William Wallace
NOW!

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Wednesday $499.99
Thursday $499.99
Black Friday $699.99
$499.99

Overview

A three-panel meme featuring a character with blue face paint (resembling William Wallace from 'Braveheart') reacting to Black Friday pricing. Panel 1: 'Wednesday $499.99' with 'Hold...' text, character has a determined expression. Panel 2: 'Thursday $499.99' with 'Hold...' text, similar expression. Panel 3: 'Black Friday' showing '$699.99' crossed out to '$499.99' with 'NOW!' text, character now has a shocked, intense expression with red and blue face paint. The meme mocks the anticipation and ultimate lack of real Black Friday discounts.

Origin notes

The meme uses a still image of Mel Gibson as William Wallace from the 1995 film 'Braveheart,' edited with text overlays. It remixes the popular 'Hold... NOW!' reaction meme template, where a character's expression builds to a sudden intense reaction. The watermark 'GRAND DAD MEMES' suggests the creator or reposter. Common on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, or Instagram around Black Friday (November) to comment on retail pricing tactics.

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