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IT vs Stranger Things: Welcome to Derry vs Dog Meme

A meme contrasting two popular franchises: Stephen King's 'IT' and Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. On the right, a menacing wolf-like creature (representing IT) displays sharp teeth with the text 'IT: WELCOME TO DERRY' above it, conveying aggression. On the left, a friendly golden retriever (representing Stranger Things) sits calmly with the text 'STRANGER THINGS' below it, appearing happy with its tongue out. The visual juxtaposition humorously highlights the tonal difference between IT's horror genre and Stranger Things' mix of sci-fi and nostalgia.
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WELCOME TO DERRY
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Crossover meme comparing IT and Stranger Things via a wolf and dog

Overview

A meme contrasting two popular franchises: Stephen King's 'IT' and Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. On the right, a menacing wolf-like creature (representing IT) displays sharp teeth with the text 'IT: WELCOME TO DERRY' above it, conveying aggression. On the left, a friendly golden retriever (representing Stranger Things) sits calmly with the text 'STRANGER THINGS' below it, appearing happy with its tongue out. The visual juxtaposition humorously highlights the tonal difference between IT's horror genre and Stranger Things' mix of sci-fi and nostalgia.

Origin notes

This fan-created crossover meme likely originated on Imgflip, as indicated by the 'imgflip.com' watermark in the bottom left corner. It was created using image editing software to combine a stock photo of a golden retriever with a depiction of IT's monster form. The meme references the 2017 IT film adaptation and Stranger Things (2016-present), both cultural phenomena of the 2010s, making it relevant to horror and sci-fi fandoms.

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