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Overly Cold Wall Air Conditioner Antarctica Joke Meme

The meme consists of a photograph of a white through-the-wall PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner) unit mounted on a mustard yellow interior wall, above square stone tile flooring. A three-switch light panel and standard electrical outlet are visible on the wall next to the AC, whose digital display shows a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Black text above the photo reads 'This type of air conditioner be blowing air straight from Antarctica', using humorous hyperbole to joke that these common AC units (often found in hotels, motels, and older multi-unit residences) produce extremely cold air that feels as frigid as the temperatures in Antarctica.
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This type of air conditioner be blowing air straight from Antarctica

Overview

The meme consists of a photograph of a white through-the-wall PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner) unit mounted on a mustard yellow interior wall, above square stone tile flooring. A three-switch light panel and standard electrical outlet are visible on the wall next to the AC, whose digital display shows a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Black text above the photo reads 'This type of air conditioner be blowing air straight from Antarctica', using humorous hyperbole to joke that these common AC units (often found in hotels, motels, and older multi-unit residences) produce extremely cold air that feels as frigid as the temperatures in Antarctica.

Origin notes

This meme is sourced from an RSS feed of the X.com (formerly Twitter) account meme.jpg. It is a relatable everyday humor meme that resonates with audiences who have experienced the overly strong cooling power of this style of wall-mounted air conditioner, and is shared widely across casual social media meme channels.

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