Listen Kids if she has an APPLE then
The image features a classic black-and-white illustration of Mickey Mouse, a beloved animated character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. He's depicted standing and speaking into a ship's wheel that looks like an old-timey megaphone, which seems comically incongruous. The speech bubble suggests Mickey is imparting, in a didactic tone, an apparent 'wisdom' to an audience, possibly children, given the paternal address "Listen Kids."
The text within the speech bubble reads, "Listen Kids, if 'she' has an APPLE then 'she' has a BANANA." The statement is nonsensical and plays off the expectation of receiving a valuable life lesson from an authoritative character. Instead, the juxtaposition of unrelated fruits results in a humorous anti-climax.
The humor in the image might also arise from an expectation-subversion model. Audiences are accustomed to Mickey Mouse having a friendly and wholesome image, often teaching or sharing positive messages. Here, the random and absurd declaration strays far from this expectation, allowing for a moment of levity through the surprise of the mismatched statement.
Additionally, the meme format itself — combining familiar characters with unexpected words — is intrinsically entertaining to many. Memes often repurpose cultural symbols for comedic or satirical effects, and seeing an iconic character in this light-hearted context is mirthful for viewers who are both Disney enthusiasts and connoisseurs of internet humor.
Typographical emphasis on the words "APPLE Listen Kids if she has an APPLE then she has a BANANA Declaration of Memes
