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Suspicious Friend Playing Skyrim in Short Intervals

A meme featuring a top text overlay that reads 'When you notice your friend playing skyrim in 15 minute intervals several times a day' above a screenshot of a man sitting in a car. The man has a serious, suspicious expression, gripping the steering wheel, which humorously conveys the feeling of suspicion or curiosity when observing a friend's frequent short gaming sessions of Skyrim.
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When you notice your friend playing skyrim in 15 minute intervals several times a day

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A meme featuring a top text overlay that reads 'When you notice your friend playing skyrim in 15 minute intervals several times a day' above a screenshot of a man sitting in a car. The man has a serious, suspicious expression, gripping the steering wheel, which humorously conveys the feeling of suspicion or curiosity when observing a friend's frequent short gaming sessions of Skyrim.

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The meme originates from the platform 9Gag, as indicated by the additional information. It is a remix created by adding humorous text overlay to a screenshot from an unspecified movie or TV show, featuring a real human actor in a serious scene. The original screenshot is repurposed with text to comment on the relatable scenario of friends playing Skyrim in brief, frequent intervals.

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