AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Sudden Clarity Clarence is a meme featuring an advice animal image macro template showcasing a photo of a young man at a party who appears to be undergoing a sudden epiphany. He is depicted staring off into the distance, with an expression that denotes profound realization. The meme typically includes captions that start with exclamations such as "Oh my God" or "Holy Shit," followed by a trivial and often humorously insignificant revelation. This meme draws comparisons to Conspiracy Keanu, which features a similar expression of sudden insight on actor Keanu Reeves’s face.
OriginWho did it first?
The inspiration for this meme template comes from a stock photo taken during the Schoolies festival on Queensland, Australia's Gold Coast, which was published on November 21st, 2009. The photo can be found on the Australia Associated Press site. The meme itself was created by Redditor NorthernSkeptic, who on November 23rd, 2011, posted it to the /r/AdviceAnimals subreddit under the title "Introducing Sudden Clarity Clarence." This post featured an image macro with the caption "Oh my God / dubstep sucks" and quickly rose to the front page of the subreddit, facilitated by its relatable format and humorous content. You can view the original post here.[1]
Origin: 2011