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The Astronaut Gun Meme: A Deep Dive into the "Always Has Been" Phenomenon

"The "Astronaut Gun Meme," widely recognized by its punchline "Always has been," stands as one of the most resilient and versatile templates in the history of internet culture. At its core, the meme features two astronauts looking at Earth from space. One astronaut notices that something on Earth—or the world itself—is not what they initially believed. When they ask, "Wait, it's all [X]?" the second astronaut points a gun at their head and replies, "Always has been." This template thrives on the revelation of a hidden, often absurd, truth. By stripping away a perceived reality to reveal a mundane or bizarre constant, it captures the nihilistic..."

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