AboutWhat does the meme depict?

"If Those Kids Could Read, They'd Be Very Upset" is a quote from Principal Moss in the animated show 'King of the Hill.' The meme template typically features a screenshot of Principal Moss saying this line. The situation generally involves children who are not fully aware or understanding of a displayed message, aligning with Moss's comment. The template is used online as a form of humor or mockery where the intelligence or awareness of a group is questioned, similar in essence to the 'That Sign Can't Stop Me Because I Can't Read' meme.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme traces back to the 'King of the Hill' episode titled 'Born Again on the Fourth of July,' which aired on April 14th, 2009. IMDb for the episode The scene depicted features Principal Moss observing non-English-speaking children being unaware of a derogatory sign held by Bobby, prompting Moss's remark. The meme gained popularity as an exploitable image when it was first used on Facebook by EnlistedNineFightCompany on May 7th, 2020, who altered the wording on Bobby's sign in the image. This was followed by multiple iterations across platforms including a viral post on Reddit by Lone12WoLf, showcasing the meme's versatility and appeal.^[1]

Origin: 2020