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No, not again: Bumping Into Old Boss

This is a relatable work-themed meme that uses a scene from the TV show *The Boys*. The top text sets up the scenario: "When I bump into my boss from my old job." The quote from the character Soldier Boy in the image, "How is a useless cock gobbler like you still alive?", exaggerates the mutual negative feelings between the poster and their former bad boss. The joke leans into the uncomfortable, awkward feeling of unexpectedly running into an old employer you disliked, matching the original post's title "No, not again" that expresses dread at the unwanted encounter.
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When I bump into my boss from my old job.
How is a useless cock gobbler like you still alive?

Overview

This is a relatable work-themed meme that uses a scene from the TV show The Boys. The top text sets up the scenario: "When I bump into my boss from my old job." The quote from the character Soldier Boy in the image, "How is a useless cock gobbler like you still alive?", exaggerates the mutual negative feelings between the poster and their former bad boss. The joke leans into the uncomfortable, awkward feeling of unexpectedly running into an old employer you disliked, matching the original post's title "No, not again" that expresses dread at the unwanted encounter.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit as indicated by the provided source metadata, with the original Reddit post titled "No, not again". It repurposes a still frame of the character Soldier Boy from the Amazon Prime Video TV series The Boys (introduced in Season 3 in 2022) to create a relatable meme about negative workplace experiences and awkward run-ins with former bosses.

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