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This image presents a meme with a comedic juxtaposition of two different types of squinting. At the top of the meme, the text reads, "We Squint at the Sun because it is Bright." This phrase is superimposed over a picture of a young child with pigtails, squinting her eyes tightly together in what seems like a response to bright light. The child's expression is one of discomfort, typical of a reaction to looking towards intense light such as the sun.
Below the first sentence, the meme continues with the text, "We Squint at People because they are Not." The implication here is humorous in nature, suggesting that people squint at others not because they shine brightly like the sun, but rather because they lack metaphorical "brightness," or intelligence. The juxtaposition of both forms of squinting for drastically different reasons is what forms the core joke of this meme.
The humor in this image largely stems from the blunt and somewhat unexpected punchline. While it starts with a common knowledge statement about a physical reaction to bright light, it ends with a metaphorical and sardonic twist that implies a judgment of others' intellect. The contrast between the innocence of a child dealing with sunlight and the adult implication of skepticism toward another's smarts is stark and therefore amusing.
The image of the child is also playing a role in the humor. The exaggerated squint illustrates the physical action referred to in the first part of the text, and its over-the
