Hide the Pain Harold meme generator
An older man smiles politely, but his eyes are full of suffering.
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What the Hide the Pain Harold meme means
An older man smiles politely, but his eyes are full of suffering. It captions moments when you are clearly not fine but pretending to be.
Where it comes from
Based on stock photos of Hungarian engineer András Arató, published around 2010. Internet users noticed the pained smile in 2011 and named him "Harold". Our template is an original illustration of a man with the same strained smile.
How to caption it
- Describe the uncomfortable situation at the top.
- Write the brave, cheerful lie at the bottom.
How the format works
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Harold meme FAQ
What does the Hide the Pain Harold meme mean?
An older man smiles politely, but his eyes are full of suffering. It captions moments when you are clearly not fine but pretending to be.
Where does the Hide the Pain Harold meme come from?
Based on stock photos of Hungarian engineer András Arató, published around 2010. Internet users noticed the pained smile in 2011 and named him "Harold". Our template is an original illustration of a man with the same strained smile.
Who is Hide the Pain Harold?
The original photos show András Arató, a retired Hungarian engineer who has embraced the meme. This template is an illustration, not his photo.
What does the meme mean?
Smiling through pain: being visibly uncomfortable while pretending everything is fine.
How do I make a Hide the Pain Harold meme?
Describe the uncomfortable situation at the top. Write the brave, cheerful lie at the bottom. Then press Download PNG, or Share on a phone.
