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A black-and-white stick-figure comparison meme beneath the request, “Can you grab some snacks on your way?” Under “YOU”, a confused stick figure holds a phone and scratches its head, surrounded by four thought bubbles asking what she likes, whether she has allergies, whether she has eaten, and where they are meeting. Under “THE GUY SHE TOLD YOU NOT TO WORRY ABOUT”, an upright stick figure carries a mixed-grill sandwich and takeaway bag, thinking, “Thursday. Long shift. She hasn't eaten. Her usual mixed grill.” A thin vertical line separates the two figures on an otherwise blank white background.

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The request — “Can you grab some snacks on your way?”

Left — YOU. A confused stick figure holds a phone and scratches its head, surrounded by four thought bubbles:

  • “What does she like?”
  • “Does she have allergies?”
  • “Has she eaten?”
  • “Where are we meeting?”

Right — THE GUY SHE TOLD YOU NOT TO WORRY ABOUT. An upright stick figure carries a mixed-grill sandwich and a takeaway bag. Its thought bubble reads: “Thursday. Long shift. She hasn’t eaten. Her usual mixed grill.”