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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 77 (from laksa127)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa077.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medium.com/@CWSkelly/analysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medium.com/@CWSkelly/analysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly\/analysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78","crawl_time":1775173185,"first_indexed_time":1680575208,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,medium!\/@CWSkelly\/analysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78 s443","src_root_hash":"13179037029838926277","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"\"This is Fine\" Meme Analysis | Medium","meta_descriptions":["An analysis of the \"This is Fine\" Meme"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Memes have a way of holding underlying meanings. Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle.\nThis is Fine\nThe image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”.\nGet Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox\nJoin Medium for free to get updates from this writer.\nRemember me for faster sign in\nOptimistic Viewpoint\nThe first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light.\nPessimistic Viewpoint\nThe second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life.\nFinal Thoughts\nThis meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics.","attrs_markdown":"[Sitemap](https:\/\/medium.com\/sitemap\/sitemap.xml)\n\n[Open in app](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.medium.reader&referrer=utm_source%3DmobileNavBar&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------)\n\nSign up\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40CWSkelly%2Fanalysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------)\n\n[Medium Logo](https:\/\/medium.com\/?source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------)\n\nGet app\n\n[Write](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fnew-story&source=---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------new_post_topnav------------------)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/medium.com\/search?source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------)\n\nSign up\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40CWSkelly%2Fanalysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------)\n\n![](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/1*dmbNkD5D-u45r44go_cf0g.png)\n\n[![Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/1*K16J4KgDTaue_pNLM-yj3A.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---byline--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---byline--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\nFollow\n\n3 min read\n\n·\n\nApr 7, 2022\n\n201\n\n3\n\n[Listen](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fplans%3Fdimension%3Dpost_audio_button%26postId%3De8980ff61e78&operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40CWSkelly%2Fanalysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78&source=---header_actions--e8980ff61e78---------------------post_audio_button------------------)\n\nShare\n\n![](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/0*ZjYSm_q36J4KChdn)\n\nMemes have a way of holding underlying meanings. Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle.\n\n### This is Fine\nThe image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”.\n\n## Get Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox\nJoin Medium for free to get updates from this writer.\n\nSubscribe\n\nSubscribe\n\nRemember me for faster sign in\n### Optimistic Viewpoint\nThe first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light.\n\n### Pessimistic Viewpoint\nThe second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life.\n\n### Final Thoughts\nThis meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics.\n\n[Mental Health](https:\/\/medium.com\/tag\/mental-health?source=post_page-----e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[Anxiety](https:\/\/medium.com\/tag\/anxiety?source=post_page-----e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[Depression](https:\/\/medium.com\/tag\/depression?source=post_page-----e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[PTSD](https:\/\/medium.com\/tag\/ptsd?source=post_page-----e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[Memes](https:\/\/medium.com\/tag\/memes?source=post_page-----e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n201\n\n201\n\n3\n\n[![Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:48:48\/1*K16J4KgDTaue_pNLM-yj3A.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---post_author_info--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[![Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:64:64\/1*K16J4KgDTaue_pNLM-yj3A.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---post_author_info--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\nFollow\n\n[Written by Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---post_author_info--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n[39 followers](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly\/followers?source=post_page---post_author_info--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\n·[13 following](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly\/following?source=post_page---post_author_info--e8980ff61e78---------------------------------------)\n\nBurgeoning Freelance Writer. Security and Intelligence Studies major. Working on a full-length novel.\n\nFollow\n\n## Responses (3)\n![](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/1*dmbNkD5D-u45r44go_cf0g.png)\n\nWrite a response\n\n[What are your thoughts?](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40CWSkelly%2Fanalysis-this-is-fine-meme-e8980ff61e78&source=---post_responses--e8980ff61e78---------------------respond_sidebar------------------)\n\nCancel\n\nRespond\n\n[![Jason Wells](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/0*BjjjA7DFrkq8le38)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@redmotion.games?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----0-----------------------------------)\n\n[Jason Wells](https:\/\/medium.com\/@redmotion.games?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----0-----------------------------------)\n\n[Jul 13, 2023](https:\/\/medium.com\/@redmotion.games\/both-the-viewpoints-are-in-fact-negative-and-imo-it-is-the-human-races-epitaph-37efe6c776c5?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----0-----------------------------------)\n```\nBoth the viewpoints are in fact negative and IMO it is the human race's epitaph. The optimistic viewpoint is in fact negative and summarises the human's weakness in sticking it's head in the sand ignoring its problems and challenges (for temporary… more\n```\n20\n\nReply\n\n[![Ramon Manrique Mejia](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/0*Olg1oHxbWtBsUgnu.jpg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@RMMejia?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------)\n\n[Ramon Manrique Mejia](https:\/\/medium.com\/@RMMejia?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------)\n\n[Apr 12, 2024](https:\/\/medium.com\/@RMMejia\/this-is-fine-fd6c17dea90b?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------)\n```\nThis is fine\n```\n10\n\nReply\n\n[![Lynne Batik](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:32:32\/0*9X8V4apG2PE4DTpr.)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@lynnebat?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------)\n\n[Lynne Batik](https:\/\/medium.com\/@lynnebat?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------)\n\n[Nov 26, 2024](https:\/\/medium.com\/@lynnebat\/this-reads-like-a-typical-ai-as-well-as-being-off-base-and-stupidly-condescending-f94acfda5168?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------)\n```\nThis reads like a typical AI, as well as being off-base and stupidly condescending. Why did you bother?\n```\n2\n\n1 reply\n\nReply\n\n## More from Christopher Skelly\n![Yesterday, April 12th, 2022, there was a horrible attack on the N train as it was pulling into the…](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:679\/format:webp\/0*7x0BgrFqdZaAFeBK)\n\n[![Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:20:20\/1*K16J4KgDTaue_pNLM-yj3A.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---author_recirc--e8980ff61e78----0---------------------78a9abdf_e5d1_4e60_a91e_add8f91b19d8--------------)\n\n[Christopher Skelly](https:\/\/medium.com\/@CWSkelly?source=post_page---author_recirc--e8980ff61e78----0---------------------78a9abdf_e5d1_4e60_a91e_add8f91b19d8--------------)\n\n[Yesterday, April 12th, 2022, there was a horrible attack on the N train as it was pulling into the…What 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Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle.\n\n### This is Fine\nThe image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”.\n\nGet Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox\n\nJoin Medium for free to get updates from this writer.\n\nRemember me for faster sign in\n### Optimistic Viewpoint\nThe first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light.\n\n### Pessimistic Viewpoint\nThe second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life.\n\n### Final Thoughts\nThis meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Memes have a way of holding underlying meanings. Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle. This is Fine The image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”. Get Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer. Remember me for faster sign in Optimistic Viewpoint The first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light. Pessimistic Viewpoint The second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life. Final Thoughts This meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics.
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Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle. ### This is Fine The image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”. ## Get Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer. Subscribe Subscribe Remember me for faster sign in ### Optimistic Viewpoint The first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light. ### Pessimistic Viewpoint The second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life. ### Final Thoughts This meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics. 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The optimistic viewpoint is in fact negative and summarises the human's weakness in sticking it's head in the sand ignoring its problems and challenges (for temporary… more ``` 20 Reply [![Ramon Manrique Mejia](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:32:32/0Olg1oHxbWtBsUgnu.jpg)](https://medium.com/@RMMejia?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------) [Ramon Manrique Mejia](https://medium.com/@RMMejia?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------) [Apr 12, 2024](https://medium.com/@RMMejia/this-is-fine-fd6c17dea90b?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----1-----------------------------------) ``` This is fine ``` 10 Reply [![Lynne Batik](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:32:32/09X8V4apG2PE4DTpr.)](https://medium.com/@lynnebat?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------) [Lynne Batik](https://medium.com/@lynnebat?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------) [Nov 26, 2024](https://medium.com/@lynnebat/this-reads-like-a-typical-ai-as-well-as-being-off-base-and-stupidly-condescending-f94acfda5168?source=post_page---post_responses--e8980ff61e78----2-----------------------------------) ``` This reads like a typical AI, as well as being off-base and stupidly condescending. 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Readable Markdown	![](https://miro.medium.com/v2/0*ZjYSm_q36J4KChdn) Memes have a way of holding underlying meanings. Sometimes there is one, specific meaning. Other times, multiple meanings can be interpreted from the same meme. For the image above, I see two different meanings here, and we will go through both. Suffice to say, that does not mean that there aren’t added meanings that are more subtle. ### This is Fine The image above is a pretty popular meme on the internet. Entitled “This is Fine”, it depicts a dog sitting on a chair in front of a table, mimicking a specific human action. There’s a mug of coffee in front of the dog, sitting casually on the table. In the background and foreground, the apartment is engulfed in flames. The dog sits there, staring off into the distance, and utters the three famous words “this is fine”. Get Christopher Skelly’s stories in your inbox Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer. Remember me for faster sign in ### Optimistic Viewpoint The first analysis of the meme will set an optimistic tone. The dog sits there, not paying attention to their surroundings, not caring what is going on around it. There is key meaning here within the context of the meme. The fire itself can represent the negativity in the dogs life. Notice that the dog pays no mind to the flames. This can be construed as the dog choosing not to focus on the negativity in its life, instead choosing to focus on other, more positive aspects of its life. This dog refuses to let any negative events influence its life, and chooses to live in a more positive light. ### Pessimistic Viewpoint The second analysis of the meme will set an opposite, pessimistic tone. The flames surrounding the dog also play a factor on this side of the analysis. Yet, in this instance, this kind of event is something that the dog is used to. The dog is used to bad events and negativity surrounding it, that it has lost all meaning. This poor dog has become apathetic to events around it because they are constantly bombarded by negative actions and events. Used to the negativity, the dog has become numb to it. The brain, trying to protect its being, has formed a detachment to its surroundings. Emotional detachment in itself is a symptom in various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and post- traumatic stress disorder. This numbness felt by the dog is a defensive mechanism against its negative surroundings. By not allowing one’s self to feel the negative emotions associated with their surrounds, it protects one from harm. Yet, this is not a positive or helpful defensive mechanism in the end. Certainly, it is not a healthy way to move on through life. ### Final Thoughts This meme, as is the same with many others, can often have deeper meanings attached to them. This particular one highlights mental health and how one can live while letting or not letting negativity affect them. When analyzing this meme, there are multiple meanings that can be ascertained. Yet, someone may take a look and derive a different meaning altogether. That is the overall uniqueness of the brain and of the mind itself. Everyone is unique and has different experiences. Those experiences in itself can often influence one’s thoughts and analysis of different topics.
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