Gun Guys Then and Now

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Gun guys in the 2010’s Gun guys in the 2020’s

What it means

The meme contrasts a stereotypical 2010s gun enthusiast, shown as a muscular bearded man in tactical gear, with a 2020s gun enthusiast portrayed as a cute anime-style girl wearing tactical equipment and carrying a rifle. The joke is about changing internet aesthetics and stereotypes around gun culture, contrasting rugged military masculinity with anime and kawaii culture. EN: The meme contrasts a stereotypical 2010s gun enthusiast, shown as a muscular bearded man in tactical gear, with a 2020s gun enthusiast portrayed as a cute anime-style girl wearing tactical equipment and carrying a rifle. The joke is about changing internet aesthetics and stereotypes around gun culture, contrasting rugged military masculinity with anime and kawaii culture.

Objects

bearded muscular man / мускулистый бородатый мужчина anime-style girl / девушка в стиле аниме rifle / винтовка tactical vest / тактический жилет military helmet / военный шлем sunglasses / солнцезащитные очки ear protection / защита слуха cat-ear headband / ободок с кошачьими ушками glasses / очки camouflage pants / камуфляжные брюки shorts / шорты black stockings / чёрные чулки ammunition pouches / подсумки для боеприпасов white background / белый фон