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The Moneygator - Upvote for Good Money Luck

This viral good luck meme features a real photograph of an alligator, dubbed 'Moneygator' (a portmanteau of 'money' and 'alligator'), resting its head on a thick stack of 100-dollar US banknotes placed on leafy forest ground. The text at the top of the image promises that anyone who upvotes the post will receive some unexpected money within the next few days. It follows the format of chain luck memes that encourage user interaction for good fortune related to money.
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This is the Moneygator. Upvote and you’ll get some money in the next few days.

Overview

This viral good luck meme features a real photograph of an alligator, dubbed 'Moneygator' (a portmanteau of 'money' and 'alligator'), resting its head on a thick stack of 100-dollar US banknotes placed on leafy forest ground. The text at the top of the image promises that anyone who upvotes the post will receive some unexpected money within the next few days. It follows the format of chain luck memes that encourage user interaction for good fortune related to money.

Origin notes

This is a popular viral luck-based internet meme, originally circulated on platforms that use the 'upvote' interaction system like Reddit, and this version was reposted on 9Gag as confirmed by the provided source information. It is a common type of engagement-chasing good luck meme centered around financial good fortune.

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