AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Third World Success' meme consists of an image macro format that features a photograph of a joyful tribal child engaged in a dance. This meme template typically includes captions that depict the child overcoming or celebrating minor successes, set against the backdrop of challenges frequently associated with life in underdeveloped countries. This meme is a derivative of the 'Success Kid' meme and serves as the antithesis to the 'First World Problems' meme, highlighting stark contrast in societal issues faced by different regions.

OriginWho did it first?

The photograph used in the 'Third World Success' meme was initially seen on Twitter (now X) here in June 2011, featuring the text 'It's Friday, Niggas'. It was noticed again on a Facebook post on October 14th, 2011. The concept of juxtaposing minor inconveniences as seen in developed countries against serious challenges in underdeveloped countries was popularized by the 'First World Problems' meme. This series began with a post on BuzzFeed here in March 2011, correlated with content from the First World Problems subreddit here, using a stock photo of a crying woman. The Third World Success meme adopts its format by replacing the First World context with scenarios applicable to less developed nations.^[1]

Origin: 2011