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This is a two-panel reaction meme featuring the character Homelander from the series *The Boys*. The first panel shows Homelander with a tight, annoyed, unimpressed expression, paired with text describing the scenario of getting your lights flashed at by another driver because they want to overtake you. The second panel shows Homelander grinning widely in obvious delight, paired with text describing the scenario of getting your lights flashed at by another driver to warn you there is a speed trap ahead. The joke frames drivers who warn others of speed traps as 'real bros' who deserve appreciation, unlike impatient drivers who flash lights just to get past you.
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Getting lights flashed at you cause someone wants to pass
Getting lights flashed at you cause there's a speed trap up ahead

Overview

This is a two-panel reaction meme featuring the character Homelander from the series The Boys. The first panel shows Homelander with a tight, annoyed, unimpressed expression, paired with text describing the scenario of getting your lights flashed at by another driver because they want to overtake you. The second panel shows Homelander grinning widely in obvious delight, paired with text describing the scenario of getting your lights flashed at by another driver to warn you there is a speed trap ahead. The joke frames drivers who warn others of speed traps as 'real bros' who deserve appreciation, unlike impatient drivers who flash lights just to get past you.

Origin notes

Per the provided source information, this meme was posted to the Reddit:Meme subreddit. It uses the popular two-panel Homelander reaction template, which sources footage of the character from the Amazon Prime original series The Boys, edited to add text about relatable driving experiences.

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