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The Three Stages of Getting a Haircut

A three-panel meme depicting the emotional journey of getting a haircut. Each panel features a photo of a man wearing a cap, paired with text on the left. The first panel (top) has color image with text 'You at beginning of haircut' showing a neutral expression. The second panel (middle) is a black and white image with text 'You in middle of haircut' showing a concerned/confused expression. The third panel (bottom) returns to color with text 'You at end of haircut' showing a neutral expression, mirroring the beginning.
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You at beginning of haircut
You in middle of haircut
You at end of haircut

Overview

A three-panel meme depicting the emotional journey of getting a haircut. Each panel features a photo of a man wearing a cap, paired with text on the left. The first panel (top) has color image with text 'You at beginning of haircut' showing a neutral expression. The second panel (middle) is a black and white image with text 'You in middle of haircut' showing a concerned/confused expression. The third panel (bottom) returns to color with text 'You at end of haircut' showing a neutral expression, mirroring the beginning.

Origin notes

This meme is user-created and was originally shared on Reddit (as indicated by the source 'Reddit:Meme'). It appears to use photos of a real person, edited with bold black text labels to denote the three stages of a haircut. The middle panel's black and white filter may emphasize the perceived 'crisis' of the middle stage. No visible watermarks or author credits are present.

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