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A meme featuring a video clip of a real chimpanzee with dark fur, appearing to press its hands against a transparent surface (possibly glass or plastic) with a confused or startled expression. The background shows a blurred indoor setting, likely a zoo or animal facility. Overlaid white text at the top reads: 'The Group has plans for 7:00 that one friend at 8:29', humorously depicting the scenario of a chronically late friend arriving significantly after the scheduled group plans.
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The Group has plans for 7:00 that one friend at 8:29

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A meme featuring a video clip of a real chimpanzee with dark fur, appearing to press its hands against a transparent surface (possibly glass or plastic) with a confused or startled expression. The background shows a blurred indoor setting, likely a zoo or animal facility. Overlaid white text at the top reads: 'The Group has plans for 7:00 that one friend at 8:29', humorously depicting the scenario of a chronically late friend arriving significantly after the scheduled group plans.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit, as indicated by the user-provided source. It is created by overlaying text onto an existing video clip of a real chimpanzee, likely extracted from original wildlife or zoo footage. The editing method involves adding text to the clip to create a relatable joke about friendship and lateness, making it a remix of the original video content.

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