AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" meme originates from a quote by the character Jan Brady in the American sitcom The Brady Bunch. This meme often features a still or a scene from the show where Jan, appearing frustrated or upset, expresses jealousy or annoyance towards the constant praise of her sister Marcia. The image captures Jan's emotionally charged declaration and has become a symbol for expressing envy towards someone's accomplishments or to mock seemingly unreasonable arguments.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme traces back to the episode "Her Sister's Shadow" of The Brady Bunch, which first aired on November 19, 1971. In the storyline, Jan Brady, portrayed by Eve Plumb, vents her frustration about always being overshadowed by her sister Marcia, played by Maureen McCormick. Jan's complaint, where she repetitively exclaims 'Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!' in a moment of exasperation, encapsulates her feelings of being overlooked due to Marcia's successes. The episode is indexed on IMDb and the specific scene can be watched on YouTube.[1]
Origin: 1971