AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Talking To Brick Wall' meme features an image, GIF, and video clip of a Black man engaged in a one-sided conversation with a brick wall. This depiction humorously illustrates the frustration often felt during political discussions, where one might feel as if they are speaking to an unresponsive audience. The template usually shows the man earnestly talking while facing the literal brick wall, capturing his expressions of futility and exasperation. This visual has been widely adopted in memes as a reaction image to represent futile efforts or ignored explanations.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a comedy skit posted by Maronzio Vance on YouTube on November 22nd, 2010. In the video, Vance humorously depicts what it feels like to discuss politics, where he literally speaks to a brick wall as a metaphor for difficult conversations. The video is captioned, "At times I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall. So I went out and found one that will listen." This skit laid the foundation for the meme's use in various online platforms, capturing feelings of exasperation in discussions.[1]
Origin: 2010