What Fifth Graders Looked Like When You Were In Second Grade

What fifth graders looked like when you were in second grade

This meme uses a panel of menacing, imposing Viltrumite warriors from the Invincible comic series, led by a stern central character holding a human skull and flanked by equally aggressive looking fellow warriors. The text above the panel jokes about the common childhood experience where second grade students perceive fifth grade students as far older, larger, and scarier than they actually are, comparing the older kids to the terrifying, powerful comic villains shown in the image.

The underlying artwork is taken directly from the Invincible superhero comic series published by Image Comics, featuring the Viltrumite alien race. The meme was created by adding relatable childhood comparison text to the existing comic panel, and was shared on Reddit's meme communities, with the original poster adding an additional context that the intimidating characters also reminded them of the high-stakes feeling of playing against certain characters in Super Smash Bros.