AboutWhat does the meme depict?
First World Problems, also known as "White Whine," refers to frustrations and complaints that primarily affect privileged individuals in wealthy countries. It highlights minor inconveniences in a comedic manner, usually to emphasize the trivial nature of these issues compared to more serious problems faced in less affluent environments.
OriginWho did it first?
The term "first world problems" was first mentioned in the lyrics of the 1995 song "Omissions of the Omen" by the Canadian alt-rock band Matthew Good Band. The song is a part of their debut album, Last of the Ghetto Astronauts. The lyrics reflect on how trivial the problems of the wealthy can seem from a global perspective. The first recorded definition on Urban Dictionary was submitted on August 10, 2005. The term 'First World' originates from the Cold War era, initially describing countries aligned with capitalism and wealthy states, contrasting with the 'Third World,' which referred to countries outside the capitalist or communist spheres.[1]
Origin: 2011