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Always Use Original Product - POV Using Literal Mouse Meme

A meme image depicting a tech workspace with a black Microsoft keyboard on a wooden desk. A human hand is shown holding a real live mouse (the animal) in place of a computer mouse, playing on the phrase 'Always use original product 😂' displayed at the top. In the background, there is a book titled 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' and a computer monitor. The humor arises from the literal interpretation of 'original product'—using the biological/original mouse instead of an electronic computer mouse.
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Always use original product 😂

Overview

A meme image depicting a tech workspace with a black Microsoft keyboard on a wooden desk. A human hand is shown holding a real live mouse (the animal) in place of a computer mouse, playing on the phrase 'Always use original product 😂' displayed at the top. In the background, there is a book titled 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' and a computer monitor. The humor arises from the literal interpretation of 'original product'—using the biological/original mouse instead of an electronic computer mouse.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit's r/Meme community. It is a user-created image combining a real photograph of a workspace with a text overlay. The creator likely used a mobile editor or basic image software to add the top text. The joke relies on the double meaning of 'original product,' subverting the common advice to use genuine brand items by humorously substituting a literal/original mouse (animal) for a computer mouse.

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