When You Finally Do the Thing and Learn Nothing (Friends Edition)
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A relatable meme about procrastination using Friends characters Phoebe and Joey, contrasting Phoebe's resolve to stop procrastinating with Joey's decision to learn nothing and continue.
Overview
A 6-panel meme using screenshots from the TV show 'Friends,' featuring characters Phoebe Buffay and Joey Tribbiani. The left three panels show Phoebe speaking: 'I DID THE THING I WAS PROCRASTINATING ON FOR AGES,' 'AND IT WASN'T THAT BAD,' 'I ENJOYED IT ACTUALLY,' followed by 'SO I'LL STOP PROCRASTINATING.' The right three panels show Joey responding with the same first three lines, then concluding: 'SO I'LL LEARN NOTHING & CONTINUE TO PROCRASTINATE!' The humor arises from the contrast between Phoebe's resolve to stop procrastinating and Joey's typical refusal to learn from the experience, making it relatable to anyone who struggles with procrastination.
Origin notes
The meme is created by editing screenshots from the original TV show 'Friends,' overlaying humorous text to create a narrative about procrastination. It is a remix of existing footage from the series, likely produced using basic image editing software or meme generators. Such memes are commonly shared on social media platforms like Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram, leveraging the popularity of 'Friends' for relatable humor.
