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If You Take Care Of Things They Last

This is a two-panel wholesome meme. The top panel features a vintage black-and-white photograph of a young couple posing next to a classic 1950s Chevrolet car, with overlaid text reading 'if you take care of things'. The bottom panel is a modern color photograph of the same couple, now elderly, posing in the same position in front of the same perfectly restored blue Chevrolet car, with overlaid text reading 'THEY LAST'. The meme conveys the heartwarming message that consistent care and maintenance preserves both material possessions like classic cars, as well as long-term romantic relationships.
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if you take care of things
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Overview

This is a two-panel wholesome meme. The top panel features a vintage black-and-white photograph of a young couple posing next to a classic 1950s Chevrolet car, with overlaid text reading 'if you take care of things'. The bottom panel is a modern color photograph of the same couple, now elderly, posing in the same position in front of the same perfectly restored blue Chevrolet car, with overlaid text reading 'THEY LAST'. The meme conveys the heartwarming message that consistent care and maintenance preserves both material possessions like classic cars, as well as long-term romantic relationships.

Origin notes

This meme was sourced from the RSS feed for the Reddit Meme community, originally shared under the title 'Take care of things'. It has been widely circulated across social media platforms as a relatable, positive post about commitment, preservation, and long-lasting relationships.

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