Men, What the Hell Happened?

Text on the meme

Men, what the hell happened? 1548 1948

What it means

A historical illustration of a flamboyantly dressed man from 1548 is compared with a plainly dressed man in a suit from 1948. The joke mocks how masculine fashion and appearance supposedly became less impressive over four centuries, making it useful as a sarcastic reaction to perceived decline or disappointment.

Objects

historical man / исторический мужчина man in a suit / мужчина в костюме feathered hat / шляпа с перьями black top hat / чёрная шляпа long coat / длинное пальто vest / жилет necktie / галстук ornate armor / богато украшенная броня red clothing / красная одежда black-and-white photograph / чёрно-белая фотография historical illustration / историческая иллюстрация street / улица building / здание feathers / перья