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Shrek's Password Reset Frustration

The image consists of two main parts: upper text and a lower screenshot. The text humorously depicts a common frustrating experience with password systems: first, a prompt '*Enter password*' followed by the response 'Wrong, wrong'; then '*Reset password*' with the follow-up 'New password can't be your old password'. Below this text is a screenshot of Shrek, the green ogre from the animated 'Shrek' movie, displaying an angry and frustrated expression—furrowed brows, narrowed eyes, and a scowling mouth—standing against a forested background. The combination of the text and Shrek's expression effectively conveys the annoyance of being stuck in a password reset loop where the system rejects both the old password and the attempt to reuse it.
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System
*Enter password*
System
Wrong, wrong
System
*Reset password*
System
New password can't be your old password

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A sequence of password entry and reset prompts highlighting the frustration of password reset loops

Overview

The image consists of two main parts: upper text and a lower screenshot. The text humorously depicts a common frustrating experience with password systems: first, a prompt 'Enter password' followed by the response 'Wrong, wrong'; then 'Reset password' with the follow-up 'New password can't be your old password'. Below this text is a screenshot of Shrek, the green ogre from the animated 'Shrek' movie, displaying an angry and frustrated expression—furrowed brows, narrowed eyes, and a scowling mouth—standing against a forested background. The combination of the text and Shrek's expression effectively conveys the annoyance of being stuck in a password reset loop where the system rejects both the old password and the attempt to reuse it.

Origin notes

The meme originates from X.com (formerly Twitter) under the 'WholesomeMeme' account. It uses a screenshot from the animated movie 'Shrek' (2001), specifically a scene featuring Shrek with a frustrated expression. The creator added overlay text to the image to humorously illustrate the relatable frustration of dealing with password reset requirements that prevent reusing old passwords, creating a lighthearted yet relatable meme.

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