When you get back to the car after the rave
The image features an old red station wagon parked on what looks to be a quiet, tree-lined street or parking area. The car itself is notable for its peculiar appearance: the front end of the vehicle is substantially lower than the rear, giving it a pronounced tilted look, as if the front is weighted down or the car is rearing up like a horse.
Accompanying the image is a caption that reads, "When you get back to the car after the rave...." This text suggests a humorous situation where one might return to their vehicle in an altered state after attending a rave, which is a type of dance party typically featuring electronic music and light shows.
The humor in the image arises from the visual metaphor implied by the caption and the car's slanted stance. It suggests that the car itself might be personified and is humorously portrayed as having a post-rave experience similar to a human—exhausted, slumping, or perhaps even 'dancing' itself in the aftermath of the revelry.
At a rave, people often let loose with energetic dancing and may sometimes indulge in substances that alter their perceptions; the caption wittily implies that the car has somehow done the same. This anthropomorphism of the car plays into the comical notion that not only people are affected by a night of partying but inanimate objects could be too.
The image is also amusing because it is an unexpected play on a regular situation. One would normally expect to see a stationary car parked with a level stance, so the sight of a tilted vehicle immediately looks odd and surprising, which can provoke a laugh. When paired with the idea of returning to a car like this after a rave, it adds a layer of absurdity that most viewers would find amusing because it's so out of the ordinary and whimsical.
Lastly, the humor of the image might also resonate with those who have had post-party experiences where everything felt a little off-kilter or surreal, thereby finding the personification of a 'worn-out' car relatable on a humorous level. The idea that a simple mechanical object could encapsulate that feeling of post-party exhaustion makes the image a playful and light-hearted commentary on rave culture. When you get back to the car after the rave Covington Graphics 2019
