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The Definitive Guide to the "Wait, It's All Always Has Been" Astronaut Earth Meme

"The "Wait, it's all [X]?" meme—colloquially known as the Astronaut Earth meme—represents a pinnacle of internet nihilism, conspiracy satire, and absurdist humor. At its core, the meme features two astronauts in outer space. One astronaut looks at Earth from a distance and realizes a shocking truth: the planet is not what it seems. As they exclaim their realization, a second astronaut stands behind them, pointing a handgun at the back of their head, coldly confirming, "Always has been." This template has become a vessel for expressing everything from niche historical facts and political critiques to surrealist nonsense. The brilliance of this..."

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