The image presented is a two-panel meme featuring an elderly character with curly gray hair and a notable expression of reflective decision-making. In the first panel, the character is shown holding a glass filled with a pink, frothy liquid with a straw in it, and above the image, text reads "6 year old me:". This suggests that the following action or thought will be something that a six-year-old might consider doing.
In the second panel, the text "After all, Why not?" is situated just above where the character's hands are shown deliberately placing the straw into the drink. The character's facial expression in the second panel changes to one of resolve or mischievous satisfaction as they prepare to sip the beverage. Below the character is a cup filled to the brim with ice, not the pink drink—the straw is humorously placed into this separate cup of ice.
The juxtaposition of the two panels, with the optimistic or naive deliberation followed by an arguably silly or unorthodox action is the crux of the meme's humor. It portrays the kind of whimsical and illogical behavior that children (or anyone throwing caution to the wind) might exhibit; it’s a tongue-in-cheek way to reminisce about the innocent but nonsensical logic of childhood.
The humor in the image may stem from the relatability of the depicted scenario, wherein as a child, one might have made odd or amusing choices such as drinking directly from a cup full of ice, without considering the impracticality of it. Many viewers might find this funny because it's a playful reminder of the freedom and lack of self-consciousness that characterizes childhood.
Furthermore, the use of a character that looks thoughtful and serious in the first panel potentially parodies adult decision-making processes, adding to the comedic effect when contrasted with the action of sipping from a cup of ice. It implies a deep contemplation over a completely trivial and whimsical decision.
Overall, the meme resonates as humorous because it takes a common experience from many people's childhoods—making seemingly random and spontaneous choices—and amplifies it with dramatic visuals and text, eliciting a nostalgic chuckle from those who see a bit of their younger selves in the image. 6 year old me After all Why not u macro0sm