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Two Types of Egyptology Fans: Stargate vs Yu-Gi-Oh

A two-panel meme using a screenshot of two individuals looking out car windows with surprised expressions. The top panel has the text 'PEOPLE INTO EGYPTOLOGY BECAUSE OF STARGATE' and the bottom panel has 'PEOPLE INTO EGYPTOLOGY BECAUSE OF YU-GI-OH', humorously comparing different pop culture influences (Stargate franchise and Yu-Gi-Oh anime/TCG) that may spark interest in Egyptology. The template likely originates from a live-action film or TV show scene, repurposed with text overlay for comedic effect.
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Comparison of reasons people get into Egyptology: Stargate vs Yu-Gi-Oh

Overview

A two-panel meme using a screenshot of two individuals looking out car windows with surprised expressions. The top panel has the text 'PEOPLE INTO EGYPTOLOGY BECAUSE OF STARGATE' and the bottom panel has 'PEOPLE INTO EGYPTOLOGY BECAUSE OF YU-GI-OH', humorously comparing different pop culture influences (Stargate franchise and Yu-Gi-Oh anime/TCG) that may spark interest in Egyptology. The template likely originates from a live-action film or TV show scene, repurposed with text overlay for comedic effect.

Origin notes

The meme is a remix of a live-action scene (original source unknown, possibly a 1980s-1990s movie with car window reactions) edited with overlaid text. It was likely created using an online meme generator like imgflip.com, as indicated by the 'imgflip.com' watermark. Common on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, or Facebook for fandom and pop culture discussions, comparing how different media franchises influence real-world interests.

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