Lighthearted Meme of Psychologists in the 70s Sparks Nostalgia and Laughter

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

The internet is no stranger to memes, and the latest one making rounds is a lighthearted take on psychologists from the 70s. The meme features a scene from a TV show or movie, capturing the essence of a middle-aged person with short blonde hair, dressed in a pink top, with a serious facial expression. The top text humorously reads, "psychologists in the 70s," while the bottom subtitle goes, "I am going to create an experiment that is so unethical." This meme has not only sparked laughter but also a wave of nostalgic commentary from various age groups.

Commenters on Imgur have been quick to share their reactions. User #10 amusingly remarks, "25 year old Millennials? Not even 2 years ago!" highlighting the rapid flow of time and changing generations. Another user, in a playful nod to pop culture, exclaims, "holy microplastics, Batman," adding a fun twist to the conversation. The meme has also drawn literary references, with user #41 declaring, "HP Lovecraft was right!!!" and adding, "(except for the racism, hoo boy)" to further the discussion.

The image's humor also led to some practical advice and light-hearted banter. For instance, user #33 chimed in with, "It's called a vasectomy and it's a short & easy outpatient procedure," while user #2 humorously commented, "these people haven't heard of diverticulitis yet. They will though."

One user, in a fun twist, expressed curiosity about glitter pills, asking, "wait where do I get glitter pills," prompting another user to share a link to a medical publication.

The meme has also brought out the generational divide, with user #10 noting, "millennials are mid thirties dude" and another user commenting on the age of the meme itself, saying, "I can tell the age of this meme by the fact that 25 years old is Gen Z nowadays."

Beyond the humorous commentary, some users made keen observations about the image itself. User #39 humorously pointed out, "I honestly didn’t even look at the alien that girl is THICK," while another user, #48, remarked, "I'm pretty sure that's the same girl, just in different clothes/makeup/hairstyle."

The blend of humor, nostalgia, and keen observation has made this meme a hit, showcasing the timeless appeal of clever internet humor. Whether it's about the unethical experiments of the past or the changing trends in pop culture, this meme has certainly struck a chord with many, bringing together diverse perspectives and reactions in one entertaining package.

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Top Comments from Imgur

Trankia12

#10 25 year old Millennials? Not even 2 years ago!

JamesTDG

#2 holy microplastics, Batman

SmashySashimi

#41 HP Lovecraft was right!!! (except for the racism, hoo boy)

TheoFreedom

wait where do i get glitter pills

ahorseelbowdeepinme

#10 are some of us still 25?!?!?!

Yakeshinu

#33 It's called a vasectomy and it's a short & easy outpatient procedure.

arikelrecords2000

#48 I'm pretty sure that's the same girl, just in different clothes/makeup/hairstyle

dotcomaphobe

#15 I'm sorry honey, my brain can't understand your words when the microwave is on

AnotherDoggedContender

#39 I honestly didn’t even look at the alien that girl is THICK

Torvucci

#10 That meme is now too old to be relevant ! Quick, somebody, do something to stop the flow of time ! Now all y'all kids talk about is the Teal'c Toque or something, and rizz and not wearing a cap and whatnot. Now if you'll excuse me I'll have to go somewhere to grumble like the old man I have become. I recently had a supervisor that was born in 2002. Can you imagine ? They are still in middle school, how did they get a job as an engineer ?

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