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Mission Impossible 8: Are the Missions Actually Possible?

A meme featuring Tom Cruise and commentary on the 'Mission Impossible' franchise. The top text reads 'Tom Cruise is on the set of Mission impossible 8.' Below is a split image: left shows Cruise running dynamically in front of a domed building (likely St. Paul's Cathedral in London), right is a formal portrait of him smiling. Two user comments follow: 'bethany' reacts with '8?!?! i'm starting to believe that these missions are in fact possible,' and 'fsharicomics' jokes, 'Should be 'Mission Pretty Difficult But Ultimately Doable.'' The humor stems from the franchise's title 'Impossible' being undermined by the 8th installment, suggesting the missions are actually achievable.
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8?!?! i'm starting to believe that these missions are in fact possible

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bethany
8?!?! i'm starting to believe that these missions are in fact possible
fsharicomics
Should be 'Mission Pretty Difficult But Ultimately Doable'

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Tom Cruise is on the set of Mission impossible 8.

Overview

A meme featuring Tom Cruise and commentary on the 'Mission Impossible' franchise. The top text reads 'Tom Cruise is on the set of Mission impossible 8.' Below is a split image: left shows Cruise running dynamically in front of a domed building (likely St. Paul's Cathedral in London), right is a formal portrait of him smiling. Two user comments follow: 'bethany' reacts with '8?!?! i'm starting to believe that these missions are in fact possible,' and 'fsharicomics' jokes, 'Should be 'Mission Pretty Difficult But Ultimately Doable.'' The humor stems from the franchise's title 'Impossible' being undermined by the 8th installment, suggesting the missions are actually achievable.

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This meme originates from Reddit, created by combining existing visual elements: a still of Tom Cruise from a 'Mission Impossible' set (left image), a formal portrait of Cruise (right image), and user comments. It remixes these components to create a humorous take on the longevity of the 'Mission Impossible' franchise, highlighting the irony between the title 'Impossible' and the number of sequels.

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