One Must Imagine
A meme phrase used before describing someone as content or satisfied despite an endless, frustrating, or absurd task.
“One must imagine the group-project leader happy.”
The phrase is usually paired with a modern version of Sisyphus repeatedly pushing a boulder uphill.
It comes from Albert Camus's line about imagining Sisyphus happy and was remixed online into captions about repetitive modern struggles.
one must imagine him happy
The most recognizable full version.
Sisyphus meme
A broader label for the format.
Who is Sisyphus?
A figure from Greek mythology condemned to push a boulder uphill forever.
Why is the phrase funny?
It applies lofty philosophy to ordinary repetitive annoyances.