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When You Have to Deal With People at Work Meme

A two-panel meme constructed from screenshots of the 1999 film 'The Matrix.' The top section features bold white text: 'WHEN YOU START YOUR WORKING DAY AND YOU HAVE TO WORK AND DEAL WITH PEOPLE.' Below are two sequential frames of a man in a dark suit and sunglasses (Agent Smith) leaning forward with a serious, intense expression. The first frame includes the subtitle: 'Human beings are a disease.' The second frame continues with: 'A cancer of this planet.' The meme humorously uses Agent Smith's iconic misanthropic quotes to satirize frustration with interpersonal interactions in the workplace.
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Human beings are a disease.
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A cancer of this planet.

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WHEN YOU START YOUR WORKING DAY AND YOU HAVE TO WORK AND DEAL WITH PEOPLE

Overview

A two-panel meme constructed from screenshots of the 1999 film 'The Matrix.' The top section features bold white text: 'WHEN YOU START YOUR WORKING DAY AND YOU HAVE TO WORK AND DEAL WITH PEOPLE.' Below are two sequential frames of a man in a dark suit and sunglasses (Agent Smith) leaning forward with a serious, intense expression. The first frame includes the subtitle: 'Human beings are a disease.' The second frame continues with: 'A cancer of this planet.' The meme humorously uses Agent Smith's iconic misanthropic quotes to satirize frustration with interpersonal interactions in the workplace.

Origin notes

This meme is a user-created remix of original scenes from 'The Matrix,' specifically featuring Agent Smith (portrayed by Hugo Weaving). It was likely created using the online meme generator Imgflip, as indicated by the 'imgflip.com' watermark in the bottom left corner. The meme was shared on Reddit, as specified in the source information, and circulates as a relatable reaction image for venting about workplace social stress.

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