European Royals Look the Same

Text on the meme

Whites: "Asians look the same" At the same time white: The Emperor of Russia The Tsar of Poland The Grand Duke of Finland The Norwegian Heir The King of Britain Prince of Estonia

What it means

The meme shows several nearly identical-looking European royal figures labeled as rulers or heirs from different countries. It humorously reverses the stereotype that Asians look alike by implying that white people, especially these monarchs, are indistinguishable. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to hypocrisy and racial stereotyping. EN: The meme shows several nearly identical-looking European royal figures labeled as rulers or heirs from different countries. It humorously reverses the stereotype that Asians look alike by implying that white people, especially these monarchs, are indistinguishable. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to hypocrisy and racial stereotyping.

Who

Nicholas II (Николай II)George V (Георг V)

Objects

six royal portraits / шесть королевских портретов military uniforms / военная форма medals and decorations / медали и ордена beards and moustaches / бороды и усы royal regalia / королевские регалии black-and-white photographs / чёрно-белые фотографии colourized portraits / раскрашенные портреты European monarchs / европейские монархи text captions / текстовые подписи white background / белый фон