AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'That's the Neat Part, You Don't' meme, also known as 'So When Do I Start Having Fun?' and 'That's the Neat Thing,' is derived from a two-panel image from the 2021 animated series 'Invincible.' In the meme, the character Omni-Man is depicted explaining a seemingly positive aspect of a challenging situation, which he ironically labels as the 'neat part.' The first panel typically shows a confused or concerned character, while the second panel features Omni-Man, who delivers the punchline with a matter-of-fact expression. This format is often used to highlight the absurdity of difficult life situations.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from the second episode of 'Invincible,' titled 'Here Goes Nothing,' which aired on Amazon Prime on March 26th, 2021. The scene that inspired the meme features a conversation between Mark Grayson (Invincible) and his father Nolan Grayson (Omni-Man) about how to breathe in space, leading to Omni-Man's blunt response that one simply does not. The meme format caught on after Redditor Genericgumibear shared a version on June 24th, 2021, that humorously addressed the plight of millennials with student debt attempting to buy a house. The original post quickly gained traction, accumulating over 96,000 upvotes on the r/memes subreddit. The format has been widely used as an exploitable image macro and object-labeling meme, resonating with users by creatively interpreting various life scenarios. Additionally, the series segment which sparked the meme can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2021