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The meme consists of two parts: top text and an image. The top text reads: 'Mom: turn off the TV let it rest - the fridge since 2008;' which humorously contrasts a mom's request to turn off the TV 'to let it rest' with the irony that a fridge has been running nonstop since 2008 without needing rest. Below the text is an image of a man wearing a yellow sports vest over a white and light blue soccer jersey, sitting on a bench. He has a confused or amused expression, looking to his side, as if reacting to the absurdity of the fridge being expected to run continuously while the TV is told to rest.
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Mom: turn off the TV let it rest - the fridge since 2008;

Overview

The meme consists of two parts: top text and an image. The top text reads: 'Mom: turn off the TV let it rest - the fridge since 2008;' which humorously contrasts a mom's request to turn off the TV 'to let it rest' with the irony that a fridge has been running nonstop since 2008 without needing rest. Below the text is an image of a man wearing a yellow sports vest over a white and light blue soccer jersey, sitting on a bench. He has a confused or amused expression, looking to his side, as if reacting to the absurdity of the fridge being expected to run continuously while the TV is told to rest.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit (as indicated by the 'Source: Reddit:Meme' information). It is a user-created remix that combines a screenshot of a real soccer player (likely Lionel Messi, based on appearance and jersey colors) with added text to create a humorous, relatable scenario about household appliances and parental requests. The image of the soccer player is likely a screenshot from a sports event or training session.

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