Hedidn’t know she had been…

The night was warm, thick with a silent heat that clung to the skin. Sarah woke with a start, the air conditioning having failed completely. She nudged her husband, Mark, but he didn’t stir. She decided to check the thermostat herself. As she stepped out of bed, a chill inexplicably ran down her spine. A…

This is a classic internet meme known as “It Is What It Is” (sometimes called the “Nice Guy Angel vs. Chad” meme or the “Wings of Despair” comic). It’s a darkly humorous, exaggerated commentary on dating dynamics, incel culture, and perceived female hypergamy. Here’s the story told panel-by-panel: A nerdy, awkward-looking guy (glasses, orange shirt)…