A new meme has surfaced on the internet lately, and people are going gaga over it. The other name for it is “Blue Grinch”.
So, Why Knee Surgery?
We humans always tend to exaggerate minor things as an escape from the situation we are trying to avoid, and then “Knee surgery” comes as a savior.
If we look at our knees, frankly, they look so ridiculous. Think about its structure, two bony hinges holding up your entire body; it is as silly as a piece of Lego. People are ridiculing it, referring to knee surgeries in various contexts.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2011 is the origin of the “Knee Surgery” meme. While playing the game, a guard would tell the player, "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow to the knee."
“Knee surgery is tomorrow” is an excuse you have ready for tomorrow. If you have been invited to someplace you have no interest in going, you can just use it as an excuse to get out of the situation. It’s funny because you’d know it is a lie and yet a harmless one, which causes that evil smirk and makes it all the more relatable. It also accounts for the nervousness and pre-procedure jitters the patients would face.
The meme has taken a step ahead in different dimensions. People are pointing out the fact that we have two legs and two knees, which means there is a double scope of having knee surgery. Double scope of repeating the same excuse.
To get a little morally flexible, being a “part of the knee surgery” refers to being a part of someone’s wrongdoings, being a partner in crime.
“I helped them get away with something shady.”
There is a sense of denial from the guilt of being in the moral gray area.
This meme refers to our parents’ responsibility to expose their children to the world. Knee surgeries are an inevitable part of life. People will have it sooner or later, and they may have it as an excuse, or they may have it in real (hope not).
The joke has even reached the math center of Reddit, and they won’t skip the opportunity to make the joke in their light.
Some memes may poke fun at the pain and discomfort associated with recovery.
We can rarely predict what notorious idea may come out of someone’s head. It is the absurdity of the situation. It is awkward, yet people love to poke fun at physical comedy.
It is that moment when knee surgery becomes such a common generic excuse even your boss is no longer willing to count it as an excuse.
It is hilarious how the lovers get the fair opportunity to adapt the meme regarding flirting.
Knee Surgery in Pop Culture
Knee surgeries have entered meme culture and have become a comedic staple. Every sitcom has at least one character struggling with the crutches, recounting their knee injury like they survived a bear attack. Even in dramatic television shows, a contestant missing their big moment due to “knee surgery” is a mandate.
“Got knee surgery” as a generic excuse:
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Knee surgery is a setback or a turning point for athletes. Still, the joke here is to exaggerate the importance of a player needing knee surgery or mock how injuries are sometimes overemphasized in performance discussions.
The meme is getting viral because of how relatable it is. People such as corporate employers, athletes, students, or anyone who has to get away from any situation, even if it is at the cost of theoretically willingly undergoing a surgical procedure (which may sound twisted). It connects people through a burst of awkward laughter, turning the pain into comedy through a shared sense of humor; hence, it is one of the best memories.
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