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'What if we kissed' memes have people fantasizing about making out in odd places

OMG but what if? 🙈

Sage Anderson

on April 10, 2019

Crush culture has taken the internet in some pretty bizarre directions, but this meme is maybe the strangest.

Everyone at some point or another has engaged in light Twitter stalking or a liking spree on their favorite internet personality's Instagram. It's all a part of crush culture, a wholesome display of online affection. And now people are fantasizing about locking lips with their favorite people in a meme about smooching in increasingly specific and bizarre locations.

"What would u do if we kissed on the Battle Bus?" the first iteration of the meme asked, imagining a perfect date night scenario in Fortnite Battle Royale. Mm, steamy.

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If you think romance is dead in the digital age, think again. Nothing is off limits apparently, as you can awkwardly flirt in alternate dimensions, fictional locations, and, yes, even the high voltage box in your neighborhood.

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The images are reminiscent of old-school lolcat memes, typically including a combo of coy blushing emojis and embarrassed monkey emojis. They're a perfect mix of earnest pining and surreal shitposting that encapsulates exactly what flirting is like in the 21st century.

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Some versions of the meme have gone so far off course that they've entered into a more wholesome, nostalgic territory. Because who wouldn't want to take their sweet crush back to the past and share an innocent kiss in Club Penguin? 😳

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So the next time you're nervous and don't know what to text your crush, send them one of these memes to show exactly how you feel.

If you get to digital second base, perhaps a nice thirst meme or two is in order.

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Sage Anderson

Sage is the newest Culture writer on the block at Mashable NYC. They recently graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, and have previously worked for The Dr. Oz Show, NorthSouth Productions, and on Netflix's 'The OA Part II'. Off the clock, they can be found testing out cupcake recipes, collecting dolls, and watching Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure for the millionth time.