AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Drowning High Five' meme features a comic strip where one hand is shown reaching out of the water, indicative of a person struggling underwater. A second hand appears and instead of offering help, it gives the first hand a high five. This visual has been widely used for reaction images and object labeling memes where different texts are superimposed on each hand to convey various ironic or humorous situations.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a post on Instagram by the Russian artist Gudim on June 19th, 2017. The comic quickly captured attention, becoming a popular template for various interpretations and humor across different digital platforms.^[1]

Origin: 2017