This image features text at the top and a photograph of a woman with a surprised facial expression. The text reads, "When you check your friend's page because you haven't seen them post in a while and it says 'ADD FRIEND.'"
The woman in the picture appears shocked, her eyes wide and her mouth open, as if she's just received startling news. Her expression perfectly encapsulates the kind of surprise one might feel in the situation described by the accompanying text.
The humor in the image may stem from the relatability of the situation. Many people use social media to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances, and suddenly discovering that someone has unfriended you without your knowledge can be both surprising and amusing in its petty triviality.
There's a layer of irony here too, as the text implies the person checking was under the impression they were still friends with the individual in question. The sudden need to "ADD FRIEND" again implies a disconnect between the perceived and actual status of the relationship.
The added humor derives from how the image takes a relatively minor social media interaction and dramatizes it with the woman's exaggerated reaction. The contrast between what is essentially a mild inconvenience and the shock on her face creates a comedic effect.
Finally, the image might be funny because it pokes fun at the importance placed on social media connections. It ironically suggests that being unfriended is a momentous enough occasion to elicit such a dramatic response, which highlights how social media has infiltrated everyday concerns and self-esteem. When you check your friend s page because you haven t seen them post in a while and it says ADD FRIEND