Be Cool, Be Cool

“When you see your crush in public and try to act like a normal human being.” First, “normal” is relative—everyone is quirky or eccentric. Second, attempting to act “normal” before a crush is almost impossible, especially when the feelings are strong. And as it turns out, even pets can’t seem to pull it off.

This meme humorously implies that the cat has a crush on the dog and struggles to act calmly in his presence. Her facial expression conveys the nervous excitement and internal monologue that might be running through her mind: “What do I say?” “Do I laugh at his jokes?” “Should I smile at him or maintain a mysterious, distant gaze?”

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