The Struggle of Monday Blues: A Comedy Meme Concept
Key Elements of the Meme:
- Characters: Overworked employee, coffee cup, humorous calendar.
- Themes: Monday morning struggle, the necessity of coffee, relatable workplace woes.
Context and Emotion:
It's Monday morning, and we all know the feeling: the dread of another week beginning. The central emotion here is frustration coupled with a hint of irony, as we all rely on coffee to boost our spirits while secretly wishing the weekends could last forever.
Enhancing the Humor:
- Exaggeration: Show the calendar laughing hysterically, as if it enjoys our suffering.
- Unexpected Twist: The coffee cup has a tiny coffee cup of its own, depicting the over-dependence on caffeine for survival.
- Cultural Reference: Relate the mood to popular songs or memes about Mondays, such as 'I Hate Mondays' or 'It’s Monday, Let’s Make It a Good Day!' to resonate more.
Meme Format Suggestions:
- Drake Format: Show a split image of rejection and approval with the first half being 'I hate Mondays' then the second half showing 'But I need my coffee!'
- Distracted Boyfriend: The boyfriend represents 'weekend', the girlfriend 'Monday', and the woman he looks at 'a second cup of coffee.'
- Mocking SpongeBob: Use it to repeat phrases like 'Monday morning blues' in a fun, sarcastic tone.
Visual Setup Description:
In the meme’s image, place the exhausted employee at the center of the frame with their head resting on a cluttered desk, eyes half-closed. Above them, a cartoon cloud with rain symbolizes the emotional weight of a tough Monday. Position the humorously personified calendar on the wall, grinning down at the employee. Include a bold caption at the bottom of the meme that encapsulates the sentiment. This arrangement creates an instantly recognizable and relatable scenario that resonates with anyone who's ever had to face a challenging Monday.
