WAP back in my day Warm Apple Pie
The image shows a meme with the text "WAP back in my day" at the top, followed by an expansion of the acronym WAP as "Warm Apple Pie" at the bottom. It depicts two people who appear to be in a domestic kitchen or dining area, both looking at a pie on the table.
On the left, there is a man wearing glasses, a tie, and a short-sleeved collared shirt. He's seated at the table, his chin resting on his hand, and he seems to be in a thoughtful or contemplative pose. His expression could be interpreted as nostalgic or reflective.
On the right, a younger male figure, possibly a teenager, is also at the table. He is dressed in a short-sleeved patterned shirt and is looking down at the apple pie with a neutral expression, somewhat disconnected or indifferent to the context.
The humor in the image arises from the play on the acronym "WAP," which has a notably different popular culture reference, especially following the release of a certain provocative song in 2020. The meme creates a generational joke by juxtaposing a contemporary reference with one that could be considered more innocent and traditional from "back in the day."
The older man's reflective pose and the domestic setting evoke a stereotype of older generations reminiscing about the past, which contrasts sharply with the current, more risqué connotation of "WAP." It plays on the expectations of the viewer who, after seeing the initial acronym, is led to believe it will refer to the modern, well-known use, only to be humorously misdirected to a much more wholesome meaning.
Finally, the image may be funny to people because it captures the ongoing dialogue between generations and the ways in which language and acronyms can dramatically change in meaning over time. It also subtly highlights the misunderstandings that can arise when people from different generations attempt to communicate, with each interpreting the same acronym in very different ways. WAP back in my day Warm Apple Pie
