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For science

A meme image featuring the text 'For science' at the top. The main visual shows a white surface with three key objects: an overripe, dark brown banana with a 'Chiquita' sticker, a green cylindrical tube (possibly toothpaste) with a blue cap and holiday-themed snowflake design, and a small cube of butter in red and white packaging. In the background, part of a mobile phone and blurred papers are visible. The arrangement humorously mimics a scientific experiment using mundane items, leveraging the phrase 'for science' to frame trivial or silly curiosity as a formal experiment.
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For science

Overview

A meme image featuring the text 'For science' at the top. The main visual shows a white surface with three key objects: an overripe, dark brown banana with a 'Chiquita' sticker, a green cylindrical tube (possibly toothpaste) with a blue cap and holiday-themed snowflake design, and a small cube of butter in red and white packaging. In the background, part of a mobile phone and blurred papers are visible. The arrangement humorously mimics a scientific experiment using mundane items, leveraging the phrase 'for science' to frame trivial or silly curiosity as a formal experiment.

Origin notes

The image originates from Reddit, specifically the r/Meme community. It is a user-created meme consisting of a photograph of everyday objects arranged to parody a scientific setup. The caption 'For science' is a common internet trope used to justify lighthearted, often pointless experiments, enhancing the comedic tone. No evidence of editing or remixing suggests it is an original creation.

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