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People Are Posting ‘Meanwhile In’ Memes That Hilariously Summarize Different Countries (40 Pics)
Country stereotypes can be harmful, but other times they can be downright hilarious. No matter where you are from, you've probably had someone spout of some ridiculous stereotype about your city, country, or continent. But this list of memes proves there may be some truth to those funny stereotypes.
'Meanwhile, in X' is a viral country meme series based on the participial phrase 'Meanwhile in…,' "a literary device that allows an easy segue between two concurrent events in different places. Scroll down below to check out some of the most hilariously funny memes from places around the world (including your own). Don't forget to upvote your favs!
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#1
Meanwhile In Australia
The first account of the "Meanwhile in" meme appeared sometime in February 2010. A flipped image of a Holden Commodore (a very common Australian-made sedan) with the caption "Meanwhile in Australia" appeared on 4chan via /b/ board. The image alluded to the age-old joke that everything in Australia is "upside-down" (due to its southern hemisphere location), and the new meme quickly went viral across imageboard sites, blog networks and aggregator services. Since then, multiple variations with other countries and their stereotypes have been posted.
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#2
Meanwhile In India
#3
Meanwhile In Canada
Before there was the internet and memes there were books. This meme originates from a much older expression "Meanwhile, back at the X," a plot transition technique that is as old as Homer. It rose to popularity in the nineteenth century, when most novels were serialized in popular magazines.
#4
Meanwhile In London
#5
Meanwhile In Japan
This literary strategy made its way to film and was used in silent movies when transitions were achieved through title cards interspersed between scenes. In the earliest days, studios didn’t make custom cards for each new movie, but instead used a set of stock cards: “One Year Later,” “Comes the Dawn,” and most famously “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch” were the cards used when the action cutaway.
#6
Meanwhile In Montreal
#7
Meanwhile In Japan
Radio programs took on the phrase as well for their popular Western programs - such as The Lone Ranger. "During the course of a battle between settlers and Indians or cowboys and outlaws, there would be a flashback to the ranch preceded by the caption (or radio message), “Meanwhile, back at the ranch.” The phrase became part of the common lexicon and was used in casual conversation. During Lyndon Johnson’s presidency (1963–69), according to William Safire, the phrase was used to refer to activities at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.
#8
Meanwhile In Singapore
#9
Meanwhile In The United Kingdom
While not everyone knows the origin, this phrase has evolved to take on a meaning all its own. According to Robert Hendrickson, author of the "Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins" (Facts on Files, New York, 1997) says: "meanwhile, back at the ranch. An expression that originated as a movie caption in the silent film era at the beginning of the century, these words are used humorously today when someone wants to get back to a story after going off on a tangent."
#10
Meanwhile In Texas
Just moved to Texas. Fitting in perfectly
engineer_nope.avi 5 years ago
*in David Attenborough's voice* Here, we are able to witness a wild Honda trying to blend in with his bigger cousins. It seems that he is doing quite well.
Ivana 5 years ago
I don't understand why Americans drive such huge cars. I live in America, I lived on a farm, the farm truck is for hauling things when needed then you have you small car for everything else because huge trucks cost a ton of money in gas and they suck to drive around town in. Unless you have live stock then I don't understand why you would ever want one of these money pits.
Lillian Sommers 5 years ago
I live in Houston and the one type of truck driver that truly infuriates me are those who shell out 6 figures for a top of the line pickup, only to use it as a status symbol and literally Never. Haul. Anything. They don't want to "scratch the bed" and are by far the biggest a-holes on a road.
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Judith Pittman 5 years ago
Texan here. When I first saw this picture couldn't figure out what was "funny" about it!! My mind is so used to seeing huge vehicles LOL.
Anne 5 years ago
Also in Texas: during heavy rain, the big trucks drive on the right side of the road, clearing off the water and making space on the left side for tiny cars (the left side usually is higher, so less water on it). I love Texas :)
Full Name 5 years ago
Judging by the photos, ya'll have serious parking skills. Parking an F350 super duty dually dead straight is not simple.
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Randomcthulu 5 years ago
In West Texas we have tons of oilfield trucks and I hate dodging them in my Fiat
borklaser 5 years ago
We have a prius, just drove from ft worth to san Antonio and back on $20 of gas and all 5 of my family members fit relatively well.
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
What’s gas (regular) going for in the San Antonio area? In Mendocino County in California, the lowest I’ve seen recently is $3.75/gallon.
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Damian Logan 5 years ago
This is a meme not a place to complain how terrible these people are I swear stop being so toxic peole
c Fuller 5 years ago
I drive one, and don't have to compensate for anything! Ever been to Gruene? Yeah, I'm the one who saved it, not the drug dealer taking all the credit. I drive one cause I tow an Rv and a huge work trailer. Need the extra rubber on the road to steer safely when the floods and big winds happen, and to haul them both. I also drive a Honda sedan and a ½ ton Chevrolet
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Shannon Richards 5 years ago
Moved to Texas about 2 years ago and I have a Honda Civic! Texans also like big SUVs or crossovers. Yes, the parking spots are wider here - like they used to be everywhere else in the U.S. There's a lot of land here, so Texans can spread out.
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. More pavement just makes the whole world hotter.
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Good grief, what are people driving these killing machines for! The gas they guzzle must be insane.
Krystine Patterson 5 years ago
They're actually squirrel squishin' deer smackin' drivin' machines. They're also twelve yards long, two lanes wide, sixty five tons of American pride.
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Jason Hammond 4 years ago
It's notable that the penis size of the small Honda is in much greater in proportion to it's prehistoric cousins.
Irene Walton 5 years ago
I just moved to a small town from a major city . (Vancouver Canada) trucks trucks eveywhere
Angela Hudson 5 years ago (edited)
love this, I drive a little Chevy S-10 pick-up, often park between full size pick-ups! in Texas!
Jaguarundi 5 years ago
My rental car and I at DFW airport "arrivals" gate. I never saw my fellow motorists faces, just the tires on the trucks.
multimochilas 5 years ago
*in David Attenborough's voice* Here, we are able to witness a wild Honda trying to blend in with his bigger cousins. It seems that he is doing quite well.
Ashley Say Whaat?!? 5 years ago
I use to think that was just a fun little saying Texas had, "everything is bigger in Texas", that is until I actually went there the first time. I visited several high schools and such. I was surprised to find that everything really is bigger in Texas! It's true! (The highschools I visited looked like freaking malls!)
c Fuller 5 years ago
My high school not only turned out the highest number of National Merit Scholar finalists every year and ranked no less than 5th in the Nation Academically, my senior class had over 3,000 in it. Largest ever graduated on America! Bellaire Proud!
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Russian Otaku 5 years ago
Ahh yes the small penis land. Worse yet when you get onto a military base and think you accidentally have found yourself in a truck and mustang dealership
c Fuller 5 years ago
Being the sexist you are, you wouldn't understand, but that's ok Minnie-me, Stay in Massachusetts or wherever in tiny brain land you are! We don't need you here!
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#11
Meanwhile In Sweden
#13
Meanwhile In Iceland
#14
Meanwhile In Japan
#15
Meanwhile In Canada
Paul K. Johnson 5 years ago
Reminds me of Florida. You're sitting at a traffic light dry as a bone with the sun beating down on you and right across the intersection the cars have their wipers on high as buckets of rain is unleashed on them.
#16
Meanwhile In Bosnia
#17
Meanwhile In Australia
#18
Meanwhile In Russia. Seems Legit
#19
Meanwhile In Texas
#20
Meanwhile In France
#22
Meanwhile In Springfield, Ohio
#23
Meanwhile In Japan
#24
Meanwhile In Alaska
#25
Meanwhile In Florida
#26
Meanwhile In Canada
#27
Meanwhile In Minnesota
#28
Meanwhile In Texas
#29
Meanwhile In Korea
#30
Meanwhile In Finland, We Really Do Love Our Personal Space
#31
Meanwhile In Canada
Koalamonster 5 years ago
No it's not on THAT Street it's on THE OTHER Street. Just go down This Street and turn right on The Other Street and you can't miss it.
#32
Meanwhile In USA, While Dogs Nationwide Are Hiding Under Beds
#33
Meanwhile In China (50 Lane Highway Merges Into 4)
#34
Meanwhile In Japan
engineer_nope.avi 5 years ago
When you have to fight for honor at 6, but you have to attend bike gang at 5
#35
Meanwhile Park Benches In Finland
#36
Meanwhile In Florida
#37
Meanwhile Kearney, Nebraska
#38
Meanwhile In Poland
#39
Meanwhile In Sweden
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Magic567 5 years ago
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Memyselfand I 5 years ago
Meanwhile in Canada...Snapped while mailing a letter via "snail mail"! :-D mailbox-5d...8f3a78.jpg 
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
Seems like most countries are a lot more relaxed than the U.S. A lot of these would rate a "Ain't it awful" T. V. special in the U.S.
that one sushi 5 years ago
if anyone noticed my many posts in this article, I want to prove that I have a sense of humor pls don't judje me
Magic567 5 years ago
well this is one of the best posts I've seen in a long time, good to see bored panda!
Memyselfand I 5 years ago
Meanwhile in Canada...Snapped while mailing a letter via "snail mail"! :-D mailbox-5d...8f3a78.jpg
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
Seems like most countries are a lot more relaxed than the U.S. A lot of these would rate a "Ain't it awful" T. V. special in the U.S.
that one sushi 5 years ago
if anyone noticed my many posts in this article, I want to prove that I have a sense of humor pls don't judje me
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