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This Is Fine

A calm response persists while the surrounding situation deteriorates.

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What does this meme mean?

Contrast an obvious problem with a stubbornly optimistic caption.

Where it comes from

KC Green published the original Gunshow comic, number 648, on January 9, 2013. Later adaptations are separate works.

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Make your own version

  1. Establish a visible problem in your own scene or drawing.
  2. Give the central character an implausibly calm response.
  3. Hold the contrast for one beat, keeping the surrounding problem easy to see without sound.

Original caption starter

The build has errors but the coffee is excellent.

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