The Zany 'Grindr Super Bowl' Meme That Has the Internet Talking

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Social media is abuzz with a zany and thought-provoking meme that has captured the attention of internet users everywhere. The meme, which originated from a tweet by the account "ten second cam" (@camilli_amilli), has sparked widespread discussion and laughter due to its clever commentary on political hypocrisy.

The tweet in question features a post from "The Halfway Post" (@HalfwayPost), a satire news account known for its humorous take on current events. The tweet reads:

"BREAKING: An executive of the gay dating app Grindr says the Republican National Convention is 'basically Grindr’s Super Bowl.'"

This tweet alone has garnered significant engagement, boasting 234 comments, 23K retweets, 213K likes, and an impressive 8.2 million views. However, it is the attached meme that truly steals the show.

The meme consists of two parts: a caption and an image. The caption at the top reads:

"Anti-Gay politicians when no one is watching them:"

The image itself is a scene from the beloved children's TV show "Arthur." In the scene, Arthur Read, the main character, is depicted opening a refrigerator door, looking startled while holding a sandwich. The refrigerator is filled with various cartoon-like items, including a carton of milk labeled "2%." Overlaid on Arthur's mouth is the word "C***" in capital letters, creating a humorous and ironic expression.

The meme cleverly highlights the perceived hypocrisy of anti-gay politicians, suggesting that their public stances may not align with their private behaviors. This notion is echoed in several user comments reacting to the post.

One user commented, "They want it back in the closet. Homosexuality, sexual child abuse, underage marriage, etc. That way they can pretend it's a sin, but still do it." Another added, "Remember people, don’t shame or hate them because they are gay. Hate and shame them for their lies and hypocrisy."

Other comments pointed out the satire nature of "The Halfway Post," with one user noting, "To be clear, the Halfway post is a satire website," while another remarked, "Too bad HalfwayPost is a satire news account."

Despite its satirical nature, the meme has resonated with many, sparking discussions about political hypocrisy, homophobia, and the complexities of public versus private personas. One older user shared their perspective, stating, "Older gay here. What a lot of you younger peeps don’t realize is that most people were homophobic not even 20 years ago. Even among liberal circles."

In summary, this meme serves as a humorous yet poignant reminder of the contradictions often seen in political rhetoric versus personal actions. It has not only entertained but also encouraged deeper conversations about important social issues. As memes continue to play a significant role in online discourse, this one stands out as a perfect blend of humor and social commentary.

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Top Comments from Imgur

GarmBlack

They never seem to care when it's their own people, but that's also true of lying, being elderly, being a p***, not being "Christian enough"

lurkerthatoccationallywantstocomment

They want it back in the closet. Homosexuality, sexual child abuse, under age marriage ect. That way they can pretend it's a sin, but still do it

weave

Some people complain about the trope where someone who is fervently homophobic is actually very closeted and self hating but it's a thing for a reason

LiuJr

Remember people, dont shame or hate them because they are gay. Hate and shame them for their lies and hypocrisy.

GaleForceWin

To be clear, the Halfway post is a satire website

GemmaWho

I will never understand how the rnc still has any power. The hypocritical, sexist, racist, absolute lying, p.o.s.'s. It is kinda f***in terrifying

williamvanauger

It's untreated cognitive dissonance. They can't let go of their bs Christian values because it's too much of their personality, but they don't really believe any of it either. Only solution is to make bigger and bigger shows of how Christian you are as a smoke screen.

ogdm

It's not much of a stretch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outrage_(2009_film) Free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/460999/outrage

Lappyrat92

Older gay here. What a lot of you younger peeps don’t realize is that most people were homophobic not even 20 years ago. Even among liberal circles. Those people haven’t died off yet. Posts like this serve as dog whistles for the homophobic factions that can’t say it out loud anymore. It’s a huge part of why I cringe every time I see something like this. Using gay as an insult is homophobic, regardless of who the target is. Closets and repression are products of a homophobic society.

FrogSupreme

The Halfway Post is a satire site BUT a few people at/near the convention have shown a huge uptick in activity.

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