When he s buying you drinks all night and finds you
The image presented is a meme that showcases a humorous situation through the juxtaposition of an aquatic scene and a textual caption. In the picture, there is a close-up of a dolphin emerging from the water with an apparent smile on its face. Facing the dolphin is a person in the water who appears surprised or distressed, with an expression that suggests they are not entirely comfortable or happy with the dolphin's proximity.
The text above the image reads, "When he's buying you drinks all night and finds you at closing time." This caption applies a human social scenario commonly found in bars or clubs to the interaction between the dolphin and the person in the water. The caption humorously suggests that, similar to a person who may feel obligated to someone who has been buying them drinks, this individual might be experiencing a sense of obligation or urgency due to the dolphin's presence.
The reason why this image might be funny to people lies in the anthropomorphism of the dolphin, attributed human-like intentions based on its facial expression, which is perceived as a smile. The dolphin appears to be approaching the person with an expectation, similar to how a person might approach someone they've been courting or treating to drinks all night at a bar.
The person's expression in the image provides a stark contrast to the dolphin's, reinforcing the comedic effect. The alarmed look on the person's face could be interpreted as a realization or sense of dread regarding the assumed impending interaction, akin to someone who is trying to avoid a person they are not interested in after a night out.
The humor is also amplified by the absurdity of interpreting the natural behavior of a dolphin through the lens of human social customs. It is amusing to think that the dolphin might have motives aligned with bar etiquette, and the implied narrative of "closing time" adds to this comical cross-species misunderstanding.
Lastly, the humor often arises from relatability, as many will recognize the social awkwardness the caption alludes to. People who have found themselves on either side of the situation depicted—either as the one providing drinks or as the one trying to exit gracefully—can connect with the exaggerated scenario, laughing both at the spoof of the social obligation and the ridiculousness of applying it to an interaction with a dolphin. When he s buying you drinks all night and finds you at closing time
