Nostalgia

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More often than not, memes reference pop culture. Throwback pop culture is especially relatable (think, “only 90s kids will understand”). In this meme, life lessons are pointed out from a children’s movie, and as the caption points out, it is quite a deep lesson to learn. This moment in The Lion King (where Scar betrays Mufasa) is a pivotal point in the film, though as this meme suggests, also a pivotal moment in our lives. Going deeper, this meme proves that life lessons, such as not trusting those around you, can be learned at a young age. The pop culture tie-in softens the blow of the message while still maintaining its exigence.