The 'Denial Is A River In Egypt, Your Husband Is Gay' meme is a sharp, witty expansion of the classic 'de-Nile' pun. While the first half of the phrase has been a staple of puns and self-help clichés for decades, the aggressive and specific addition of 'your husband is gay' elevated it into the hall of fame of internet reaction templates. Often associated with the high-drama energy of reality television stars or drag culture, the phrase is used to mock someone who is perceived as being completely blind to the reality of their situation. Whether it is used literally or as a metaphor for being out of touch with facts, the meme serves as the ultimate linguistic clapback, combining a groan-worthy wordplay with a brutal truth bomb.