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The ‘How it started vs. how it ended’ meme is still going strong, but this time, it’s got a fresh new spin on things. Twitter users are posting hilarious and wholesome interpretations of the meme, and Bored Panda has collected some of the best ones for you to enjoy, dear Pandas. So scroll on down and upvote your fave tweets. Be sure to let us know which ones you related to the most!

When you’re done with this list, have a peek at our previous posts about the meme here (wholesome achievements) and here (couples).

‘How it started vs. how it ended’ memes are the original version that started the ‘how it started vs. how it’s going’ posts that have been going viral on Twitter this Autumn. You could say that they’re both pretty much the same thing and you just change the end; however, there’s a subtle difference.

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JuJu
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad news: the grandfather died earlier this year of Covid

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    Sabse
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, this painting is really beautiful 😍

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    According to Know Your Meme, the ‘how it started vs. how it ended’ meme first started on September 23, 2020, when Twitter user Vjillanelles shared a post. It went viral with 25.5k likes and 2.2k retweets.

    The trend and the meme format both caught on very quickly. That’s when people started changing around the format a bit. Some Twitter users started adding ‘how it’s going’ instead of ‘how it ended’ and, ever since then, both versions have been in use.

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    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you owned a plane and now you are just the pilot? Haha (for the people who did not understand the joke and were ready to -1) But seriously well done.

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    Jace
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just checked out her thread on the condition. Wow. Lots of time and prescription drug(s). I hope she is free of it permanently.

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    The meme is very versatile and can be used for pretty much anything and everything: funny and ironic posts, romantic before-and-afters, as well as great achievements that had very humble beginnings.

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    However, it looks like the ‘how it ended’ version of the meme is mostly focused on humorous tweets and relationship goals. Meanwhile, the ‘how it’s going’ version is all about noting personal achievements, successes, and goals that are still in progress without a definite end in mind. So you could say that the ‘how it’s going’ version is more ambitious while the ‘how it ended’ one could be considered to be much more personal and down-to-earth.

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    Ruth Mayfly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    False. He should be wearing pajamas or sweatpants, not a suit.

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    LOGAN HUNTER
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great job, I love running, but I prefer cross country, much more pretty.

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing how a chance communication can turn out!

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    TheDragonPSA
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God had nothing to do with it. It's all you. Well done.

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    A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Gramma's tin was full of buttons!

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    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plants should be classified as "addictive substances."

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    Ruth Mayfly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the committment to recreating the original photo.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you could use some big wheely bins, but you're doing pretty darn well!

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    Jace
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I've never gotten "blackout drunk", it took me a moment...

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    LittleMissLotus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't even know they MADE trifold poster boards that large lool

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    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Linus meant to make a compliment, but it certainly came out wrong, make sure you all proofread

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    Sawdust
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that chili scene is still both hilarious and heartbreaking!

    Ann McNeil
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's like my son- he was about 20 or so, and made his first home-made pumpkin pie for a church pot-luck. It was winter, and he had on wet boots as he entered the fellowship hall. Next thing, someone is coming to get me because he had slipped and fallen, and the pie went flying. After I made sure he was ok, I asked about the fate of the pie .... it did not end well for that initial effort. He's done much better since then.

    Nothanks L. Walk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly his colon was not up to his chili recipe

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    EmiC _21
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yesssss periodt love king s**t

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    Autumn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing this is quarantine, corona, or 2020 in general.....?

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    Rick
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people feel the need to post this kind of thing publicly?

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    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what that kid gonna do with a huge lego?

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    ThatKidJack
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder who's the arm and leg of human resources...

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    Ana
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why can i relate to this so much? It’s kinda sad..

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why fake grass on the actual grass?

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Ron is just a SPOS... ( Steaming POS).

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    LOGAN HUNTER
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reliable sources of info as time progressed, Leading researcher, People with a Phd, people with a degree, Karen on Facebook

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    Rick
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get it...they’re not the same people...

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    ThatKidJack
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ma'am, this is Bundy's Customer Service..."

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    Bridget Price
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is this downvoted? whats wrong with astrology?

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