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Keanu Reeves says he wasn’t really sad in the ‘Sad Keanu’ meme photo

Keanu Reeves says he wasn’t really sad in the ‘Sad Keanu’ meme photo

“Matrix” star Keanu Reeves finally revealed the origin story of the “sad Keanu” meme on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

December 16, 2021
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“Matrix” star Keanu Reeves finally revealed the origin story of the “sad Keanu” meme on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” this past Tuesday, saying he was “just eating a sandwich.” 
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The iconic meme, which dates back to 2010, shows Reeves sitting on a bench, hanging his head, his posture seemingly defeated. A piece of bread is dangling from his left hand. Given Reeves’ popularity and nice-guy reputation, the glum image became a popular meme.
During an appearance on Colbert’s show to promote his forthcoming return to the Matrix universe, Reeves revealed the story behind the photo: “I’m just eating a sandwich, man!” Reeves continued, “I was thinking, I had some stuff going on. I was hungry.” 
Reeves will appear in the forthcoming “Matrix Resurrection” movie, scheduled for release on December 22. 
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