Thor: New Year's Expectation vs Reality Meme
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How I wanted to end the year vs How I actually ended the year
Overview
A two-panel meme contrasting 'How I wanted to end the year' (left) and 'How I actually ended the year' (right). The left panel features a muscular, shirtless Thor (portrayed by Chris Hemsworth) from earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, standing with a confident posture. The right panel shows the same character from Avengers: Endgame, depicted with a heavier build, sitting casually and eating from a bowl. The meme humorously illustrates the common experience of unmet New Year's resolutions, particularly related to fitness and body image expectations versus reality.
Origin notes
This meme is a remix of two existing screenshots from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The left image is from earlier Thor films (e.g., Thor: Ragnarok) showcasing a muscular Thor, while the right image is from Avengers: Endgame, where Thor has a heavier, more casual appearance. It is typically shared on social media platforms like Twitter/X and Reddit to humorously comment on the gap between New Year's fitness goals and real-life outcomes, leveraging pop culture familiarity with Thor's character arc.
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