What is the origin of the lake tank image that has become a meme? (2021)

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540 points napolux | 1 comments | 20 Nov 24 13:30 UTC | HN request time: 0.395s | source

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mxfh ◴[20 Nov 24 16:51 UTC] No.42195789[source]▶

>>42193771 (OP) #

Since Know Your Meme doesn't give the reference for why it's a lake, maybe not everybody is familiar with british lore:

The mythical Lady of the Lake:

Probably best known via Monthy Python:

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

In short: She teaches Lancelot arts and writing, infusing him with wisdom and courage, and overseeing his training to become an unsurpassed warrior.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_of_the_Lake

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EnigmaticEmpower...

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PittleyDunkin ◴[21 Nov 24 04:42 UTC] No.42201196[source]▶

>>42195789 #

Sorry maybe I'm dense, but what does the lady of the lake have to do with this image aside from a body of water being present?

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1. DirkH ◴[21 Nov 24 05:43 UTC] No.42201481[source]▶

>>42201196 #

I believe the meme format typically involves asking the tank questions as if it were a great sage with wisdom to impart.

So it has to so with the lady of the lake because not only is there a body of water but in both cases there is a role for paying deference to the entity in the water (Lady or tank).

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