When Your 'Obvious Signs' Are Actually Confusing
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I gave obvious signs, but you didn't get it
The signs:
Overview
A meme consisting of two parts: top text reading 'I gave obvious signs, but you didn't get it' followed by 'The signs:' and an image of two abstract black line symbols on a white wall. Each symbol resembles a stick figure with square components, accompanied by left-pointing (left symbol) and right-pointing (right symbol) arrows. The humor stems from the irony that the 'obvious signs' are actually vague, unrecognizable abstract shapes, making the recipient's confusion justified.
Origin notes
The image appears to be a user-created meme combining overlaid text with a photograph of existing abstract wall art (likely from a public space like a modern office, museum, or contemporary decor). The original photo of the abstract symbols was edited to add the humorous text, creating a relatable joke about miscommunication. Such memes are commonly shared on platforms like Twitter/X, Reddit, or Instagram for their ironic take on 'obvious' cues that aren't actually clear.