Greek Civilization Then and Now

Greek 500 BC Greek 2020 Im broke My civilisation is the most advanced in the world

A muscular Doge wearing a toga represents Greek civilization in 500 BC, proudly claiming, “My civilisation is the most advanced in the world.” A smaller, sad-looking Shiba Inu labeled Greek 2020 sits beside a Greek flag and says, “Im broke.” The joke contrasts ancient Greece’s cultural prestige with modern Greece’s financial crisis, making it useful as an ironic reaction to decline or lost glory. EN: A muscular Doge wearing a toga represents Greek civilization in 500 BC, proudly claiming, “My civilisation is the most advanced in the world.” A smaller, sad-looking Shiba Inu labeled Greek 2020 sits beside a Greek flag and says, “Im broke.” The joke contrasts ancient Greece’s cultural prestige with modern Greece’s financial crisis, making it useful as an ironic reaction to decline or lost glory.

• @afrosidemoon / 27657 2020-05-23