Socially Awkward Penguin Meme Reveals Author's Amusing Anxiety Over Disturbing Stories

The internet has once again delivered a relatable gem with a viral "Socially Awkward Penguin" meme. This time, it humorously captures the anxiety of an author whose short story has been accepted into a thriller anthology. The meme, which features the iconic penguin standing awkwardly, is split into two sections with contrasting colors—red at the top and blue at the bottom—to highlight the author's conflicting emotions.

In the red upper half, the text reads: "MY SHORT STORY WAS ACCEPTED INTO A THRILLER ANTHOLOGY AND I WAS ASKED TO WRITE THE EPILOGUE." This statement sets up the initial excitement and honor of being recognized for one's work. However, the humor and irony become evident in the blue lower half, which reads: "BOTH MY STORY AND THE EPILOGUE ARE DISTURBING (EPILOGUE EXTREMELY SO) AND NOW ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE GONNA KNOW HOW DERANGED I AM."

The image has sparked a flurry of supportive and humorous comments from users. One user congratulated the author, saying, "As long as you enjoy what you are writing, then you're fine. Remember, when making something, you have to be its first fan." Another comment humorously noted, "that's not weird and deranged. i scrolled three posts down and somebody really wants to bang a cartoon horse. That's deranged." These comments reflect the sense of camaraderie among creative individuals facing similar anxieties.

Some users offered practical advice, such as, "Two words: Pen Name," while others shared their own experiences, like one who said, "Oh man this same thing happened to me! My horror short story was published and only then did I think.... this was based loosely on my own childhood.... now the world knows. Eeeek." Another user encouraged the author by saying, "Hell yeah! Don't worry about other people think, this could be your big break!"

For those intrigued by the author's work, one user provided a link to their book, saying, "I feel so weird doing this, but if anyone is interested: mybook.to/lilypondlane." Another user expressed their hopes for the author's success by comparing them to Stephen King, saying, "Where do you think Stephen King started? As a reader of freaky books I hope to see yours on shelves soon."

The meme not only captures the amusing anxiety of sharing one's disturbing creative work with friends and family but also highlights the supportive community that exists among writers and readers. Whether you're an a******g author or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this "Socially Awkward Penguin" meme is sure to resonate.