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The Struggle of Affording a Car: Small Cars vs. SUVs in the US

A two-panel meme commenting on car affordability in the US. The first panel shows a person labeled 'USA Average Joe' looking for a small affordable car, with text listing models like Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, and Hyundai i10. The second panel features another person explaining that car manufacturers are forcing Americans into SUVs and trucks. The humor stems from the contrast between desired affordable small cars and the reality of expensive larger vehicles, referencing the high cost ('2 mortgages') as implied by the original title.
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USA Average Joe
KIA PICANTO VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TOYOTA YARIS MAZDA 2 HYUNDAI I10 USA AVERAGE JOE LOOKING FOR A SMALL AFFORDABLE CAR TO GET FROM A TO B
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CAR MANUFACTURES FORCING EVERYONE IN THE US INTO SUV'S AND TRUCKS

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Contrast between the desire for small affordable cars and the trend of manufacturers pushing SUVs/trucks in the US, highlighting high vehicle costs

Overview

A two-panel meme commenting on car affordability in the US. The first panel shows a person labeled 'USA Average Joe' looking for a small affordable car, with text listing models like Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, and Hyundai i10. The second panel features another person explaining that car manufacturers are forcing Americans into SUVs and trucks. The humor stems from the contrast between desired affordable small cars and the reality of expensive larger vehicles, referencing the high cost ('2 mortgages') as implied by the original title.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit, as indicated by the source 'Reddit:Meme'. It is likely user-created using text overlays on an image, possibly a screenshot or stock photo, to convey the social commentary on automotive industry trends and consumer struggles with car costs.

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