AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The meme 'I Can Excuse Racism, But I Draw The Line At Animal Cruelty' features a still from the television series 'Community'. It shows Britta Perry, portrayed by Gillian Jacobs, with a serious expression. In the meme, she is typically seen making a controversial statement that highlights a hypocritical stance on different issues. The template is often used to point out the irony or illogical nature of someone being tolerable towards one negative behavior but intolerant towards another, either in its original form or with edited text for varying topics.

OriginWho did it first?

The memorable quote from the meme originates from an episode of 'Community,' specifically season three, episode six, which aired on November 3rd, 2011. In the episode, the character Britta Perry criticizes Pierce's father, articulating the line as a stark expression of her values. The phrase became a template for memes emphasizing ironic and hypocritical standards, starting around 2017. The popularity of the meme was fueled by its use to comment on public controversies, such as the reaction to Tomi Lahren in regards to animal cruelty, although the specific initial instance on social media has since been removed. Watch the scene on Youtube.^[1]

Origin: 2020