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When Life Isn't Fair Tan Line Meme

This is a two-panel collage meme with the header text 'WHEN LIFE ISN'T FAIR' at the top. The left panel features a middle-aged man sunbathing on a beach lounge chair, who has a prominent, breast-shaped tan line on his chest from uneven sun exposure, making it appear as if he has an extra breast. The right panel features a young woman in a strapless bikini top standing on a beach, with a clearly visible pale, un-tanned patch of skin on her chest exactly where her bikini top sits, which would give the appearance of a smaller bust when she removes the top. The meme uses ironic humor to highlight the unfair, unexpected and silly outcomes of sun tanning for both people.
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WHEN LIFE ISN'T FAIR

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This is a two-panel collage meme with the header text 'WHEN LIFE ISN'T FAIR' at the top. The left panel features a middle-aged man sunbathing on a beach lounge chair, who has a prominent, breast-shaped tan line on his chest from uneven sun exposure, making it appear as if he has an extra breast. The right panel features a young woman in a strapless bikini top standing on a beach, with a clearly visible pale, un-tanned patch of skin on her chest exactly where her bikini top sits, which would give the appearance of a smaller bust when she removes the top. The meme uses ironic humor to highlight the unfair, unexpected and silly outcomes of sun tanning for both people.

Origin notes

This meme was originally circulated on 9GAG, as indicated by the 'VIA 9GAG.COM' watermark in the bottom right corner. It was later reposted to the Reddit r/Meme subreddit, and distributed via an RSS feed for the subreddit. It is a widely shared viral casual humor meme focused on relatable summer mishaps.

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