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Standard position of someone who solves other people's problems

This meme features a line of text at the top, followed by a candid photograph taken in an office setting. The text reads 'The standard position of a person who solves other people's problems:'. The photo shows only the arms and lower torso of a person leaning extremely far across a desk, with one hand resting on a keyboard and the other arm propped on the desk surface for support, with their head and upper body completely out of frame. The visual gag humorously illustrates the relatable, uncomfortable overextended posture people often adopt when helping others troubleshoot computer or work problems at the other person's workspace.
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The standard position of a person who solves other people's problems:

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This meme features a line of text at the top, followed by a candid photograph taken in an office setting. The text reads 'The standard position of a person who solves other people's problems:'. The photo shows only the arms and lower torso of a person leaning extremely far across a desk, with one hand resting on a keyboard and the other arm propped on the desk surface for support, with their head and upper body completely out of frame. The visual gag humorously illustrates the relatable, uncomfortable overextended posture people often adopt when helping others troubleshoot computer or work problems at the other person's workspace.

Origin notes

This meme was sourced from the Reddit r/Meme subreddit, originally posted with the title 'Problem solver'. It pairs a relatable real-life office photo with humorous text to resonate with audiences who have experience assisting others with technical or workplace tasks at their desks.

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