This image features a caption that states, "Starting your day with an early morning run is a great way to make sure your day can’t get any worse than it started." The text is positioned above a cartoon drawing of a character that resembles Skeletor, a villain from the 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' series, depicted as jogging.
The image itself is humorous because it juxtaposes a typically positive and healthy activity—morning exercise—with the unexpected and pessimistic twist in the caption. The caption implies that starting the day with something as strenuous as a run sets such a low point that the remainder of the day can only improve, which is a cynically funny take on exercise routines.
The character of Skeletor, who is normally associated with evil plots and sinister behavior, is shown engaging in a very mundane and relatable activity, which is jogging. This contrasting situation is unexpected and thus adds an element of surprise and humor, as we see a villainous character portrayed in a very humanizing and ordinary way.
People might find this image funny because it relies on relatable content—the struggle of waking up early for a run, which many perceive as a difficult way to start the day. The implication that the run is the lowest point of the day is an exaggerated viewpoint that pokes fun at the dread some individuals feel toward early morning workouts.
The character's expression, although overtly skeletal, seems focused and determined, which is ironic given the negative connotation of the Starting your day with an early morning run is a great way to make sure your day can t get any worse than it started