The meme shows Michael wiping away tears, joint in hand, with the caption: “Thank God for my reefer, he really understands me.” It’s meant to be tears of joy, the weed is just that good. But internet users saw raw emotion and ran with it, using the meme to capture moments of sadness, stress, or emotional breakdowns. That contrast between what’s actually going on and what people assumed made it iconic. It’s been used to joke about everything from heartbreak to existential crises, turning a personal high into a universal cry
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