AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The meme template features a scenario divided into two key panels. The first panel shows a cartoon bear sitting behind a drum kit, appearing excited and ready to play. The second panel captures the bear having just dramatically hit a cymbal with a drumstick, an action that is typically meant to emphasize the punchline or climax of a joke setup in the preceding panel. The meme is often captioned with text on each panel, setting up a humorous contrast or unexpected twist between the panels.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a comic strip by the artist Good Bear Comics, first published on August 9, 2022. The strip was intended to humorously illustrate a bear messing up a drumroll, leading to comedic timing that resonated with an audience accustomed to meme culture's typical bait-and-switch humor.[1]
Origin: 2023