People Are Turning 'Sad Kermit' Into Wholesome Memes And We're Definitely Not Crying
By Margot HarrisUpdated
Of all the Kermit the Frog memes circulating online, none are sadder than "Sad Kermit," featuring our favorite muppet holding his knees to his chest and looking forlorn.
He looks like he's had a rough 2016 (he's in good company there) and he really needs a hug.
However, Twitter user @jonnysun came to the rescue and turned sad Kermit into a meme that made us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
when u give urself a gentle hug evrey night before u go to bed, reassuring urself that no mater wat, the day was yours bc u chose to live it pic.twitter.com/fTH8o5k3h9
— jomny sun (@jonnysun) December 13, 2016
He wrote, "when u give urself a gentle hug evrey night before u go to bed, reassuring urself that no mater wat, the day was yours bc u chose to live it." We could all use some Kermit-based inspiration every now and then. Perhaps he should be the new face of self-care.
But @jonnysun wasn't done yet — he challenged the rest of Twitter to come up with equally heartwarming memes. And the Internet delivered with an abundance of joyful suggestions.
@jonnysun the chalemge.. can u wholesome the sadest meme in the worlbd, i think.. no
— jomny sun (@jonnysun) December 13, 2016
Twitter took on the challenge and produced the most wholesome memes — memes that even made 2016 seem a little sweeter.
@jonnysun when you're sitting outside and become mesmerized by the way the grass ripples in the wind pic.twitter.com/hAmI6QxvtM
— dana (@withwhizzer) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun when ur doggo is sleeping by your bed & he's snoring slightly & you marvel at the amazing kindness of this creature pic.twitter.com/DuRpbHnEtw
— rosé quartz (@svbrosa) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun When you're sitting on the floor watching your baby learn to crawl and you're in amazed at how much you love them. pic.twitter.com/ls94UGh1Nx
— Brent Mueller (@Patchemup1) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun When ur the first one awake at a sleepover but u don't wanna wake anyone up so u just sit on ur blanket & think abt how great ur friends are pic.twitter.com/YF8vFTdqI1
— kaitlyn (@kaitlynmevans) December 13, 2016
when ur makin a snowman w/ ur niece but she cant roll big snowballs yet so u be the big snowball & wait for her to put a litle snowball on u pic.twitter.com/9gJGyYd9V3
— jomny sun (@jonnysun) December 13, 2016
It's the little things in life.
People just kept going and turned sad Kermit into some unbearably cute inspiration.
@jonnysun when you're a little kid and you're cold so you pull your shirt over your knees and it feels pretty good. pic.twitter.com/1zfcY4VloK
— StoneCold Steve Anus (@EvilKeaton) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun sitting in an inner tube and getting ready to go thru a waterslide at ur fave waterpark pic.twitter.com/pLbLUvMWdm
— stevie (@notstevienicks) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun when you have to make room for all of your friends sitting on a couch together to watch a movie pic.twitter.com/pPbTuqX8pF
— Youth Mutant (@Pray4Chandler) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun when you're practicing cannonballs so you can impress her at the pool party tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/39f9aJ4o72
— Spencer Henning (@spenhenn) December 13, 2016
Some Kermit interpretations were surprisingly self-aware and a little #TooReal.
@jonnysun when you intellectually know that masculinity is a toxic prison but keep catching yourself perpetuating and benefitting from it pic.twitter.com/LErN3sAvTl
— bobby e. (@ohbusiness) December 13, 2016
...In case you were looking to have your heart ripped out by a stuffed frog this afternoon...
@jonnysun when u realize u cant be with a person but it's okay bc their vigor & bewilderment have colored ur life for a big piece of forever pic.twitter.com/x7gKVM4eLJ
— ONE YEAR HARRY (@inkIaurent) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun when you realize that your daughter is now too big to hold without it looking silly, and you will never pick her up again pic.twitter.com/ZMbCAdUcB8
— andrew chamings (@AndrewChamings) December 13, 2016
Don't do this to us, Kermit...
@jonnysun When ur in an argument with a loved one and ur thinking of the right joke to break the silence and make things okay pic.twitter.com/TJCQnlqS96
— Aaron Peever (@aaronpeever) December 13, 2016
@jonnysun when you realise your nothing but a tiny speck in the universe and hug to reassure your self that your life means something pic.twitter.com/eUQdRNPhdN
— ben (@_benn_n) December 13, 2016
We weren't exactly expecting to be taken on the emotional rollercoaster of the century with Kermit memes, but, as we've learned, anything is possible in 2016.
BRB, we'll be trying to collect ourselves and recover from all the feelings.
Life really is short and beautiful. Thanks for reminding us, Kermit.