15 Examples of the Arthur Fist Meme That Will Have You Laughing With Tears

Most of us grew up watching Arthur, D.W., and the rest of his friends teach us how to be kind and responsible. Little did any of us know that this television show would come back in one of the best memes this year — the Arthur fist meme.

The meme is simple: take a screenshot of Arthur's clenched fist and apply any text you want with it. The fist comes from an Arthur episode where Arthur punches D.W. for breaking his toy airplane. Yes, this episode actually did happen, and though it's pretty dark, it's graced the world with Arthur's clenched fist. Twitter user AlmostJT first tweeted the image out on July 27, and since then, Arthur's become the poster child for feeling emo and upset at the world.

It's not the first time stills from Arthur have circled the internet in meme-form, but the network that runs the show is pretty upset about it. "We appreciate the memes that have been created and shared in good fun," said a spokesperson for WGBH in Boston to Entertainment Weekly. "We are, however, disappointed by the few that are outside of good taste."

Ahead, check out examples of what the meme is, and don't feel too bad if you start using it. Arthur would've grown up to be just as emo and jaded as we all are.

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When you need to walk the tiniest bit more to hatch your Pokémon egg.

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When you want to say something back but know you can't.

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When you realize Michael Phelps is a Sith Lord.

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When you feel really dark inside.

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When someone asks for your food.

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When you feel forgotten as a lefty.

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When people try to teach you about things you already know.

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When Google Maps ruins your song.

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When your mom is spreading gossip like no other.

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When your meal is ruined by someone who had one job.

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When someone is rude and doesn't care.

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When you realize you're pretty broke.

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When someone always makes life complicated.