IF A TOMATO IS A FRUIT THEN KETCHUP IS TECHNICALLY A SMOOTHIE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
In this image, there is a two-panel meme featuring an animated character in purple attire and a skull-like face. The character depicted is known as Skeletor from the '80s animated TV series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." In the top panel, Skeletor appears to be holding out his hand as if he is explaining something and is superimposed against a purple background with a hint of a rocky environment.
The text accompanying the top panel serves as the punchline of the meme. It says, "IF A TOMATO IS A FRUIT, THEN KETCHUP IS TECHNICALLY A SMOOTHIE." This statement plays with the notion that while tomatoes are technically classified as fruits from a botanical perspective, they are commonly used as vegetables in culinary contexts. Similarly, ketchup, which is made from tomatoes, gets humorously and absurdly reclassified as a smoothie based on that technicality.
In the bottom panel, Skeletor is seen briskly walking away in an industrial-like corridor with pipes and a metal floor, which suggests an atmosphere of departure or escape. This panel is captioned with "UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!" This part of the meme usually underlines the absurd departure after dropping a quirky, unconventional, or "mind-blowing" bit of logic or knowledge.
The humor in the meme originates from the unexpected linkage between the logical classification of a tomato and the absurd conclusion that this would make ketchup a smoothie. It's a play on technicalities that leads to a comical twist on how we generally perceive food categories.
Another layer of comedy emerges from Skeletor's demeanor. In the series, he is typically portrayed as a villain with devious plans and profound statements. Seeing him "drop" such a trivial and humorous piece of food trivia, combined with the melodramatic escape as if he’s accomplished something significant, adds a layer of irony and humor to the meme.
This image might be funny to people due to the unexpected and absurd conclusion drawn about a common food item. The contrast between Skeletor's serious and villainous persona with the ridiculousness of the statement pokes fun at over-analyzing facts to come to nonsensical conclusions. The lightheartedness is amplified by the image of Skeletor seemingly retreating after delivering what he might consider a momentous truth, which in fact is a playful distortion of food classifications. IF A TOMATO IS A FRUIT THEN KETCHUP IS TECHNICALLY A SMOOTHIE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
