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A 4-panel meme humorously depicting the universal experience of gastrointestinal discomfort and subsequent relief. Panel 1 shows a person clutching their belly with the text 'PAIN IN MY BELLY...'. Panel 2 features a distressed individual with hands on their head exclaiming 'OH GOD, AM I DYING?'. Panel 3 displays a person sitting on a toilet in a bathroom, leaning back in visible relief. Panel 4 shows the same person joyfully jumping outdoors with arms outstretched, accompanied by the text 'NOT TODAY'
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Panel 1
PAIN IN MY BELLY...
Panel 2
OH GOD, AM I DYING?
Panel 4
NOT TODAY

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Relatable journey from belly pain to post-toilet relief

Overview

A 4-panel meme humorously depicting the universal experience of gastrointestinal discomfort and subsequent relief. Panel 1 shows a person clutching their belly with the text 'PAIN IN MY BELLY...'. Panel 2 features a distressed individual with hands on their head exclaiming 'OH GOD, AM I DYING?'. Panel 3 displays a person sitting on a toilet in a bathroom, leaning back in visible relief. Panel 4 shows the same person joyfully jumping outdoors with arms outstretched, accompanied by the text 'NOT TODAY'

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit's r/Meme community, created by a user using stock images edited with text overlays. The fourth panel contains a 'dreamstime' watermark, indicating the use of stock photography. It humorously portrays the relatable cycle of belly pain, panic, relief, and triumph

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