AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Every Day I Wake Up' meme template comprises two to three panels sourced from the Netflix movie Marriage Story. The template shows sequential scenes of Adam Driver’s character, Charlie, during an intense emotional breakdown amid an argument with Scarlett Johansson’s character, Nicole. The template generally includes Charlie gesturing emphatically, punching a wall, and subsequently crying with his hands over his head. The shorter format, focusing exclusively on Charlie's actions, is commonly used in memes to express extreme frustration or anger in response to various situations.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from Marriage Story, a film released on November 6th, 2019, which chronicles the tumultuous separation of a couple named Charlie and Nicole. The film’s realistic portrayal of marriage and divorce struck a chord with viewers, making certain scenes ripe for meme creation. One such scene featuring a heated argument between Charlie and Nicole gained popularity for meme adaptations. The specific scene used in the 'Every Day I Wake Up' meme was uploaded to YouTube by Netflix Film Club on December 6th, 2019, viewed extensively online. See the video here. The meme saw early use on Tumblr by a user called IncorrectBookQuotes, employing Adam Driver’s parts of the sequence.^[1]

Origin: 2019