What is the "State I Found Bro in" meme? Meaning and anime references decoded

Every once in a while, there are memes that are going to be viral no matter what we do. And the meme "State I Found Bro in" meme is one of them!

Inspired by the anime Tokyo Ghoul, this meme found its home in the ever relevant social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), having different variants but with the same story. The state of your bro is *NOT* that good, and you're there to comfort and support him, no matter what happens. Now, that's a real bro!

(Post via X/@dailydot)

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The State I Found Bro in: JOB HUNTER BRO EDITION

While the meme is based on an anime, many X users have found a way to connect it to their everyday lives, especially when it's about looking for a job (Post via @breakfastfor1):

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The State I Found Bro in: SLEEPING BRO EDITION

Some users connected it to their bro's tweet that they're having a hard time sleeping and they're still studying, but in the end, the bro is quietly asleep, even dreaming about counting sheep! (Post via @4ERESYOURLETTER, @_getoholic)

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The State I Found Bro in: SHOW EDITOR BRO EDITION

Bro friends also connected the tweet as to when you're watching a TV Show, and you got invested, but you promised your bro that you're not going to create a fan edit of the said TV Show. (Post via @iorvxthsgxmbit)

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The State I Found Bro in: BRO'S IN LOVE EDITION

Who experienced the "State Bro Found Me in," especially when you fell in love with someone? PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND! (Post via @memenodes, @AgungChocochips, @kkkareemz, @dekuOFAsmash)

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The State I Found Bro in: GAMER BRO EDITION

Others used the meme when they were playing their fave video games, no cheat codes, no whatever, just pure skills when trying to fight their nemesis! (Post via @hamaz_gahad)

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The State I Found Bro in: THE CARING BRO EDITION

When the bros are caring, they are CARING. So when you tried to lie that you're okay, they know something's up, and they will going to be with you to make yourself feel better! (Post via @Magnifae)

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The State I Found Bro in: THE CINEPHILE BRO EDITION

While some others used the meme when they found out that their much-awaited film sequel would be moved to a later date. THAT SUCKS, right, bros? (Post via @h4shira)

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The State I Found Bro in: BOOKWORM BRO EDITION

We get it. As a bro, you have time to read books and be educated, so happy reading bro! And make sure to share it with your other bros! (Post via @srooneydaughter)

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What does this meme though?

Earlier, we said that we would explain the "State I Found Bro in" meme. So gird your loins because here's the explanation and the start of the meme lore!

Created by @razorfuzze on TikTok, the "State I Found Bro in" started with an anime cliché: when someone emerged victorious against their enemy, or they finished off an intense battle, and they carried someone in their arms, bridal-style.

The most famous variation of this meme is a screenshot from the anime Tokyo Ghoul, in which Kaneki carried an injured Hide. After this screenshot was posted, it became famous on the internet, and it branched out from TikTok to other social media platforms!

To actually *feel* and be *immersed* in the meme, the catchphrase "State I Found Bro in" was added. How to use it, you say? Well, the phrase must be paired with an image or a meme that shows someone being in another state and that they contradicted what they were actually saying to their bro/s.

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Now that you know the meme lore, go forth and use the meme. But remember, use it wisely!