Twitter photo comics were the platform for a six-panel post-breakup transformation meme earlier this year.
Using the tagline “you broke up with me ’cause that girl’s cuter?” (‘ano ko no hou ga kawaii kara’), the comics typically show a girl transforming herself from a bookish persona into a fully made-up “cute” version of herself.
Then, men started doing them too. And cats. And babies.
It all started with photo sets like this one:
▼ “You broke up with me ’cause that girl’s cuter? That’s fine, I’ll just get a new boyfriend!”
https://twitter.com/metalgear_c/status/513741326248988672Quickly, things moved into comedic territory:
▼ “YOU BROKE UP WITH ME ‘CAUSE THAT GIRL’S CUTER? FINE, I’LL JUST GET A NEW BOYFRIEND!”
https://twitter.com/1999_0817/status/521962532244688897▼ “You broke up with me ’cause that girl’s cuter? No way, no way!!“
https://twitter.com/sakunyan0630/status/512554794255269888▼ “You broke up with me ’cause that girl’s cuter?…Wait. Huh? I never ever had a boyfriend!”
あの子の方が可愛いから
— kazane🦢 (@bbpn_5) September 21, 2014
私と別れたの？
...あれ？まてよ...？
彼氏いなかった#あの子の方が可愛いから
ねえ、誰か褒めて。 pic.twitter.com/rtipBfTGmp
▼ “You broke up with me ’cause that guy’s better looking? You need to get your eyes tested.”
#あの子の方が可愛いから#EXILETRIBEで妄想#何様？いいえ臣様#我らの臣様 pic.twitter.com/fQctd1SAOA
— EXILE ☆ fan (@EXILE_pic) November 30, 2014
Some were awesomely gender-bending:
▼ “You broke up with me ’cause that guy’s cooler? Fine, I’ll just get a new boyfriend!”
「あの子の方が可愛いから」の男の娘版やりました。
— 大島薫 (@OshimaKaoru) September 21, 2014
#あの子の方が可愛いから pic.twitter.com/mQ3g564W5g
And some were just adorable.
▼ “You’re giving my little brother milk ’cause he’s cuter than me? Fine! I’ll just…eat this rice then!”
https://twitter.com/31032ki/status/534348463094251522The cats are our favourites though:
▼ “You ditched me because she’s cuter? Fine, I’ll just…lie here and play dead.
https://twitter.com/xkxrxnx/status/528687256928673793▼ “You petted the other cat ’cause she doesn’t get angry or upset? Fine, I’ll turn into a monster!“
小雪の怒ってなどいない！！「あのこのほうが○○だから…」 こちらからご覧ください↓http://t.co/oAanR6FeeM
— いぬのきもち・ねこのきもち (@inunekome) November 28, 2014
▼連載一覧はこちらhttp://t.co/p0jMcxwpLW pic.twitter.com/4G1rvdn9t1
Gotta sing ’em all: Devoted Pokémon fan makes personalized songs for 100 different Pokémon
Just a bunch of adorable cats riding on trains in Japan
Aw snap yo! JR Kyushu’s really cheap “Gachi Ticket” is in the hizzouse!
Mr. Sato appears in a French photo album without his consent, goes mad with desire for vengeance
Tiny characters and cuties to hold up your smart phone 【Photos】
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Neko Montage! The most fun you can have with a cat and a sharpie【Photos】
Artist whittles perfect animal replicas out of wood, makes own pets suspicious
Nailing it! Japanese internet shares three super easy ways to take care of your nails
All the smartphone accessories you’ll ever need – only 100 yen each!
Owner publicly shames misbehaving cat on Twitter, it regrets nothing
Possibly the sweetest anime voice actress ever meets fan on the train, makes their day, maybe life
Halloween lashes from the 100 yen store will add a bit of spook to your eyes
Japanese Twitter calls out crazy bottled water claims, gets us thinking about what we’re drinking
10 slightly strange Christmas trees from Japan
What men and women are REALLY saying, according to Japanese Twitter users
All we want for Christmas is a 1/6 model Spider-Man to take photos with
Can you spot the real feline in this “opti-cat illusion?” 【Pics】
A funny thing happened at the conveyor belt sushi shop…
All the cutest, fluffy bunnies of Twitter are here to bring some cheer to your week
Leave a Reply