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1st January vs 1st February Mood

A two-panel meme comparing the mood difference between January 1st and February 1st. The left panel, labeled '1st January', shows Thomas Shelby (from Peaky Blinders) with a smirk, styled hair, and formal attire, conveying optimism or confidence. The right panel, labeled '1st February', shows the same character with messy hair, a tired expression, and casual attire, humorously depicting the letdown or exhaustion often felt a month after New Year's resolutions or holiday excitement.
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1st January vs 1st February

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A two-panel meme comparing the mood difference between January 1st and February 1st. The left panel, labeled '1st January', shows Thomas Shelby (from Peaky Blinders) with a smirk, styled hair, and formal attire, conveying optimism or confidence. The right panel, labeled '1st February', shows the same character with messy hair, a tired expression, and casual attire, humorously depicting the letdown or exhaustion often felt a month after New Year's resolutions or holiday excitement.

Origin notes

This meme is a remix of two screenshots from the TV series 'Peaky Blinders', featuring the character Thomas Shelby (portrayed by Cillian Murphy). The left image is from a scene where Shelby appears composed and self-assured, while the right image is from a scene where he looks worn or fatigued. The creator added date labels ('1st January' and '1st February') to frame the comparison, likely using basic image editing software. The source indicates it was shared on Reddit.

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