What is the 'This Could Be Us, But You Playing?' The Iconic Goals Meme Explained

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A broken heart once said while he was planting a rose for her, she was building a garden somewhere else. Or as Gen Z today says 'This could be us, but you playing'. So much depth. This could be a great contender for a one-sentence story about one-sided love.

Millions of such warriors have been immortalized via the 'this could be us, but you playing' meme. Each meme is the true testament of every one-sided lover because it has words and visual representations of their feelings. The meme may be a sad reminder for one-sided lovers, but it has become a source of belly laughs for the rest of us.


What is the 'This Could Be Us, But You Playing' Meme?

As the meme title suggests, this is someone's yearning to jump from their friend zone to being booed up. But the only problem is the receiver's unawareness of the situation. This meme appeared on Twitter and Facebook in 2013 and immediately became popular. The proof lies in that it is 2024, and articles are written on it.

There are thousands of 'this could be us, but you playing' memes on the internet, all funnier than the last. Out of those thousands, here is a compilation of some of the best ones on social media. Take a look and choose your favourite.


17 Best 'This Could Be Us, But You Playing' Memes

Ouch.


Now, we are out of food and money.


Sorry Stevie Wonder


No bro was hurt during the making of this meme.


I can't help it, Karen, it's a medical condition.


Couples that commit crimes together spend time together.


It's not that I'm poor; it's just that others are richer than me.


The kid will get flashbacks when he eventually sits on a roller coaster


Represent


A reality for some is still a distant dream for many.

Some memes don't even need a caption

Some relate very hard to this.


This is called couple goals.


Things just got a bit dark.


Gamers, do you agree?


No hair, no girls. That's what Jessie Katsopolis says.


Where are my books?

Anyone who has been a one-sided lover will relate hard to all these. There are more where these came from; all you need to do is open your phone or laptop, open Google, and see that you aren't the only one trying to get someone's attention. Until that happens, enjoy these memes.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal