The 'Before Thanksgiving vs. After Thanksgiving' meme is a seasonal staple that humorously highlights the physical and psychological toll of the massive holiday feast. Usually depicted as a side-by-side comparison, it contrasts a person's energized, fit, or hungry state before the meal with their bloated, exhausted, or 'food coma' state afterward. While it has roots in early image macro culture, it gained mainstream popularity on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter as a relatable way to poke fun at overeating and the inevitable nap that follows the turkey. It is frequently used with images of celebrities, animals, or cartoon characters to emphasize the dramatic shift from hungry anticipation to total post-dinner exhaustion.