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People Are Posting ‘Meanwhile In’ Memes That Hilariously Summarize Different Countries (40 Pics)
Country stereotypes can be harmful, but other times they can be downright hilarious. No matter where you are from, you've probably had someone spout of some ridiculous stereotype about your city, country, or continent. But this list of memes proves there may be some truth to those funny stereotypes.
'Meanwhile, in X' is a viral country meme series based on the participial phrase 'Meanwhile in…,' "a literary device that allows an easy segue between two concurrent events in different places. Scroll down below to check out some of the most hilariously funny memes from places around the world (including your own). Don't forget to upvote your favs!
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#1
Meanwhile In Australia
The first account of the "Meanwhile in" meme appeared sometime in February 2010. A flipped image of a Holden Commodore (a very common Australian-made sedan) with the caption "Meanwhile in Australia" appeared on 4chan via /b/ board. The image alluded to the age-old joke that everything in Australia is "upside-down" (due to its southern hemisphere location), and the new meme quickly went viral across imageboard sites, blog networks and aggregator services. Since then, multiple variations with other countries and their stereotypes have been posted.
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#2
Meanwhile In India
#3
Meanwhile In Canada
Before there was the internet and memes there were books. This meme originates from a much older expression "Meanwhile, back at the X," a plot transition technique that is as old as Homer. It rose to popularity in the nineteenth century, when most novels were serialized in popular magazines.
#4
Meanwhile In London
#5
Meanwhile In Japan
This literary strategy made its way to film and was used in silent movies when transitions were achieved through title cards interspersed between scenes. In the earliest days, studios didn’t make custom cards for each new movie, but instead used a set of stock cards: “One Year Later,” “Comes the Dawn,” and most famously “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch” were the cards used when the action cutaway.
#6
Meanwhile In Montreal
#7
Meanwhile In Japan
Radio programs took on the phrase as well for their popular Western programs - such as The Lone Ranger. "During the course of a battle between settlers and Indians or cowboys and outlaws, there would be a flashback to the ranch preceded by the caption (or radio message), “Meanwhile, back at the ranch.” The phrase became part of the common lexicon and was used in casual conversation. During Lyndon Johnson’s presidency (1963–69), according to William Safire, the phrase was used to refer to activities at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.
#8
Meanwhile In Singapore
#9
Meanwhile In The United Kingdom
While not everyone knows the origin, this phrase has evolved to take on a meaning all its own. According to Robert Hendrickson, author of the "Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins" (Facts on Files, New York, 1997) says: "meanwhile, back at the ranch. An expression that originated as a movie caption in the silent film era at the beginning of the century, these words are used humorously today when someone wants to get back to a story after going off on a tangent."
#10
Meanwhile In Texas
Just moved to Texas. Fitting in perfectly
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
*in David Attenborough's voice* Here, we are able to witness a wild Honda trying to blend in with his bigger cousins. It seems that he is doing quite well.
#11
Meanwhile In Sweden
#13
Meanwhile In Iceland
#14
Meanwhile In Japan
#15
Meanwhile In Canada
Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago
Reminds me of Florida. You're sitting at a traffic light dry as a bone with the sun beating down on you and right across the intersection the cars have their wipers on high as buckets of rain is unleashed on them.
#16
Meanwhile In Bosnia
#17
Meanwhile In Australia
#18
Meanwhile In Russia. Seems Legit
#19
Meanwhile In Texas
#20
Meanwhile In France
#22
Meanwhile In Springfield, Ohio
#23
Meanwhile In Japan
#24
Meanwhile In Alaska
#25
Meanwhile In Florida
#26
Meanwhile In Canada
#27
Meanwhile In Minnesota
#28
Meanwhile In Texas
#29
Meanwhile In Korea
#30
Meanwhile In Finland, We Really Do Love Our Personal Space
#31
Meanwhile In Canada
Koalamonster 7 years ago
No it's not on THAT Street it's on THE OTHER Street. Just go down This Street and turn right on The Other Street and you can't miss it.
#32
Meanwhile In USA, While Dogs Nationwide Are Hiding Under Beds
#33
Meanwhile In China (50 Lane Highway Merges Into 4)
#34
Meanwhile In Japan
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
When you have to fight for honor at 6, but you have to attend bike gang at 5
#35
Meanwhile Park Benches In Finland
#36
Meanwhile In Florida
#37
Meanwhile Kearney, Nebraska
#38
Meanwhile In Poland
#39
Meanwhile In Sweden
#40
Meanwhile In Australia, High Is The Second Lowest Fire Danger Rating
Ceredwyn Ealanta 7 years ago
For those who are curious about the last one, Catastrophic has this definition: "For your survival, leaving early is the only option. Leave bush fire prone areas the night before." That is, basically, the fire fighters know they cannot control or affect a fire which starts in these conditions. NOTHING they can do will stop it, and if you are still at home, you are risking their lives by being there.
#41
Meanwhile In Venice, Italy
#42
Meanwhile In Colorado
#43
Meanwhile In Nebraska
#44
Meanwhile In Canada
#45
I See These Winter Posts And All I Can Think Is, 'Meanwhile In Australia...'
#47
Meanwhile In In Florida
#48
Meanwhile In My Hometown In Romania
#49
Meanwhile In A Birmingham Alabama Bar Bathroom
#50
Meanwhile In Japan
#51
Meanwhile In Australia, The Situation Grows Dire
#52
Meanwhile In Texas
#53
Meanwhile In Germany
engineer_nope.avi 7 years ago
Me: do you want a drink? | Friend: Sure | Me: Which bier do you want? | Friend: Yes!
#54
Meanwhile In Florida
My sister lives in Florida and sends some weird pictures of people. This was most recent.
#55
Meanwhile In Venice
#56
Meanwhile In China
#58
Meanwhile In Dubai
#59
Meanwhile In Houston
#60
Meanwhile In Rural Bavaria, Germany
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 7 years ago
I live in rural Ireland. I have been in my car surrounded by sheep many times. It's what we call here an Irish traffic jam.
#61
Meanwhile In The Bahamas
#62
Meanwhile In Germany They Have "Puke Sinks"
#63
How You Know Your About To Board A Flight In Florida
#64
Meanwhile In Texas
#65
Meanwhile In Canada, Aftermath Of Legalization At A Grocery Store
#66
Meanwhile In Alexandria, Egypt
#67
Meanwhile In Finland
#68
Meanwhile In Florida
My co-worker's friend just saw this in Florida while driving..they were even barking.
#69
Meanwhile In Finland, Warnings Of Icy Roads, Forest Fires, Grass Fires And High Winds
#70
Meanwhile In India
#71
Meanwhile In Dubai
#73
Meanwhile In Szczecin, Poland
#74
Meanwhile In Zagreb, Croatia
#75
Meanwhile In Arizona
#76
Meanwhile In New Orleans
#77
Meanwhile In Florida
#78
Meanwhile In China
#79
Meanwhile In Hong Kong
#80
Meanwhile The Artwork At A Childcare Center In Argentina
#81
Meanwhile In France
Clare McDuff 7 years ago
I believe that is Frenchy McFrencherson, the official mascot for France.
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Magic567 7 years ago
well this is one of the best posts I've seen in a long time, good to see bored panda!
Magic567 7 years ago
well this is one of the best posts I've seen in a long time, good to see bored panda!
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