This image features a monochrome photograph of a man dressed in a suit with a formal hat and holding a briefcase, appearing to be in mid-stride with one leg raised high as if stepping over something. Superimposed over the image is a block of text that seemingly represents the man's thoughts. The text reads, "Me stepping over ur bullshit post about self-worth to go post a meme about eating ass." The image itself, with its vintage look and the man's serious demeanor, contrasts sharply with the irreverent and contemporary nature of the textual overlay.
The humor in this image arises from several levels of incongruity. Firstly, the man's attire and the black-and-white photographic quality evoke a bygone era, perhaps the mid-20th century, a time typically associated with a higher standard of public decorum and less openness regarding crude humor. Overlaying such a caption on this image creates an unexpected juxtaposition that can be amusing.
Furthermore, the action depicted in the image – the man stepping over an unseen obstacle – is paired with the metaphorical act mentioned in the text of ignoring or dismissing something. This visual-to-verbal comparison can be seen as clever or humorous because it takes the high-stepping action and gives it a contemporary, figurative meaning that is intentionally crude and flippant.
The humor is also embedded in the dismissal of what is assumed to be a thoughtful or earnest expression of self-worth on social media. The image seems to mock the frequency or perceived superficiality of such personal affirmations online by contrasting them with the intent to share content that is deliberately crude or lowbrow.
Additionally, the humor might be amplified for those who recognize the absurdity or the unexpectedness in not just stepping over, but also openly preferring to engage with less serious or even vulgar internet content. It plays on the social observation that often, especially on social platforms, humorous or outrageous content gains more attention than sincere or motivational posts.
Lastly, the phrase "eating ass" is commonly understood as a slang term for a sexually explicit act that is generally considered taboo to discuss openly in polite company. To some, the unabashed leap from self-help to crude sexuality is brazen and humorous, especially within the formal context provided by the image's subject. The visual suggests a traditional sense of propriety while the text indicates a modern, unrestrained approach to humor and social commentary. Me stepping over ur bullshit post about self worth to go post a meme about eating ass