AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Laughing Wolves' meme, also known as 'Three Wolves', features an exploitable image macro of three white wolves. In the image, two wolves appear to be laughing or smiling broadly at one another, while the third wolf looks away, seeming unamused or indifferent. This template is typically used as an object labeling meme, where text labels are applied to each wolf to represent different characters or concepts, often highlighting humorous disparities between the subjects. It can also serve as a straightforward reaction image. This meme bears a resemblance to the comedic setup seen in the Ryan Reynolds Between Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal meme.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Laughing Wolves' meme originated from a photograph captured by DeviantArt user woxys, which was uploaded on April 15, 2019, under the title 'Global Yawning' on DeviantArt (view original here). This initial, unedited image depicted the three white wolves as described above. Subsequently, the image was altered through photoshop by Piemations on Twitter (now X), giving the wolves a laughing appearance, which significantly contributed to the meme's appeal. On July 5, 2020, a Redditor known as feeling-a-bit-blue first employed the image in meme format, sharing it within the Undertale community on Reddit. This post successfully tapped into the meme potential of the image, setting the stage for its broader use and popularity.^[1]

Origin: 2019

Also known as: 2-3-wolves-laugh