AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Men Discussing Things' meme is constructed of two panels that humorously compare different situations where men converse. The first panel typically features a scene that showcases an intense or heated discussion, using an image depicting a brawl from the 2005 movie 'Green Street Hooligans.' The second panel contrasts this with a more formal or reserved scene, using a photograph from a 2011 round table meeting between high-profile leaders including Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Spanish King Juan Carlos. The visual juxtaposition in the meme highlights the stark difference in the nature of the discussions depicted.
OriginWho did it first?
The 'Men Discussing Things' meme originates from a post by an anonymous user on 4chan from before March 6, 2012. This initial meme used two still images: one from a brawl scene in the 2005 film 'Green Street Hooligans' and another from a 2011 round table meeting involving Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Spanish King Juan Carlos among others. The meme was created to comically contrast the discussions on 4chan's /v/ video gaming board about topics like video games and porn. The first documented online circulation of this meme was by Giantbomb user valrog on March 6, 2012.[1]
Origin: 2012