I HATE DISNEY STAR WARS ME TOO BUDDY ME TOO
The image presented is a two-paneled meme that combines a photograph and a still from a film. The top panel shows a man standing on a street, holding a sign that reads "I HATE DISNEY STAR WARS," with the "STAR WARS" part emphasized using the iconic logo font and style. The man appears to be protesting or expressing his discontent in a public space, and he stands alone with his message, which implies a personal conviction against the recent 'Star Wars' productions by Disney.
In the bottom panel, we see a close-up of a man's face with a serious, almost indignant expression, and the caption "ME TOO BUDDY... ME TOO." The straightforward text reinforces the sentiment expressed in the top panel, suggesting a shared perspective with the protestor. The man's expression and the decisive nature of the text create a sense of solidarity and unwavering agreement with the sentiment against Disney's take on 'Star Wars.'
The meme may be perceived as funny to certain individuals due to its portrayal of fandom dissent. Within pop culture and especially among 'Star Wars' fans, there has been vocal criticism about the direction the franchise has taken under Disney's stewardship. This meme effectively encapsulates the frustration and camaraderie found within a segment of the fan community, using humor as a way to connect individuals who share this viewpoint.
Additionally, the meme employs the common internet colloquialism "me too," which in this context has nothing to do with the more serious and unrelated social movement, but is rather used to convey agreement. The way the bottom panel's text echoes the protest sign's message could bring to mind instances where one person's outspoken opinion resonates with others, capturing a 'you're-not-alone' moment that can be unexpectedly validating and ironic, thus humorous.
The inclusion of the film still adds another layer of humor. Often, these types of memes will use images of characters or celebrities as a way of adding credibility or a sense of weight to the statement being made, despite the fact that the image itself is disconnected from the context of the original movie or situation. This juxtaposition can be amusing because it's an unexpected pairing of media with present-day opinions.
Lastly, because the meme does not identify the person in the image, it's possible that viewers might find the generic endorsement from an unidentified character to be a playful twist, as if any dissenting voice within 'Star Wars' has found an unlikely and humorous champion in this meme's character, even though the still has no actual connection to the 'Star Wars' universe. Such out-of-context usage of media is typical in internet meme culture, where humor often arises from repurposing content in novel or incongruous ways. I HATE DISNEY STAR WARS ME TOO BUDDY ME TOO
