AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Vanya and Five Drive By Each Other' meme template features a scene from the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy where characters Vanya Hargreeves and Number Five exchange surprised looks from their respective car windows. The template usually consists of two panels depicting each character looking out their car window in shock, often used for reaction memes or to represent sudden realizations.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from an episode titled "Öga for Öga" from The Umbrella Academy, which premiered on Netflix on July 31, 2020. The specific scene captures a moment where Vanya Hargreeves, played by Elliot Page, and Number Five, portrayed by Aidan Gallagher, unexpectedly see each other while driving in separate cars. The first known use of this scene as a meme was on August 6th, 2020, when a Facebook group member named Erika Quimson shared a two-panel meme based on this encounter.^[1]

Origin: 2020