When you have to say Gex, but you can’t even!
This meme illustrates the hilarious struggle of trying to get a friend's attention to discuss the 90s video game character Gex, but they keep getting distracted.
Key Elements
- Characters: Gamer trying to get a friend's attention
- Theme: Discussing a retro video game
- Pop Culture Reference: Gex, a lizard mascot from the 90s
Central Emotion
The relatable frustration when trying to share something you love, only for your friend to not understand or be too busy with their own interests.
Enhancing the Humor
Imagine the gamer dramatically trying to say 'Gex', only for their friend to continuously mishear them, thinking they say something else like 'tex' or 'flex', leading to a series of comically exaggerated misunderstandings, like suddenly discussing flexing at the gym instead of video gaming nostalgia.
Meme Format Suggestions
- Drake Format: Show Drake enjoying one thing (the gamer explaining Gex) while rejecting another (the misunderstanding).
- Distracted Boyfriend: Use the boyfriend looking at 'misunderstanding the game' while ignoring 'awesome retro games.'
- Mocking SpongeBob: Create a scenario where the friend mockingly repeats the misunderstood phrases in a funny tone.
Meme Visual Structure
For the meme layout:
- Top panel: The gamer enthusiastically saying 'Gex!' with a bright background.
- Bottom panel: The friend, distracted, thinking the gamer said something ridiculous with a confused face.
- Both panels should have exaggerated expressions to amplify the humor.
