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Mario Reacts to Internet Hating on Stranger Things Ending Like GOT

A two-panel meme featuring Mario. Top panel: Mario sits at a balcony table with a laptop and coffee cup, excitedly saying, "Woah! The Stranger Things vol 2 is lit: lets see the internet". Middle text overlay: "INTERNET: Stranger Things ending is gonna suck like GOT". Bottom panel: Mario looks confused, asking, "Did I miss something? or its the usual?". The setting includes a cityscape background, emphasizing Mario's transition from excitement to confusion over internet negativity.
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Mario
Woah! The Stranger Things vol 2 is lit: lets see the internet
Mario
Did I miss something? or its the usual?

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INTERNET: Stranger Things ending is gonna suck like GOT

Overview

A two-panel meme featuring Mario. Top panel: Mario sits at a balcony table with a laptop and coffee cup, excitedly saying, "Woah! The Stranger Things vol 2 is lit: lets see the internet". Middle text overlay: "INTERNET: Stranger Things ending is gonna suck like GOT". Bottom panel: Mario looks confused, asking, "Did I miss something? or its the usual?". The setting includes a cityscape background, emphasizing Mario's transition from excitement to confusion over internet negativity.

Origin notes

Originates from Reddit (as indicated by 'Source: Reddit:Meme'). The meme uses an edited image of Mario, likely derived from Super Mario franchise assets, with added text to create a reaction format. It references pop culture works Stranger Things and Game of Thrones to comment on internet reactions to anticipated TV show endings.

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