When Memes Hit Close to Home: Harry and Meghan Edition

Here's the thing about memes: they often hit you like a ton of bricks when you least expect it. When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, fans wasted no time in drawing comparisons to the beloved 2003 Christmas film, "Love Actually." Now, here's where it gets interesting—this meme compares the couple to the film's main characters, Sam and Joanna, and let me tell you, the resemblance is uncanny. Fans are buzzing, convinced that the movie somehow predicted Harry and Meghan's whirlwind romance. It's like life imitating art, but way more dramatic and tear-jerking.

This is the greatest thing. pic.twitter.com/kYOPQSY7Ov
— Travon Free (@Travon) November 30, 2017
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A Quick Refresher on "Love Actually"

If you're like me and need a quick refresher on "Love Actually," here's the gist: the film centers around Sam, a British boy with fiery red hair, and Joanna, an American girl who, much like Meghan, is biracial. They're classmates, and Sam develops a deep, undeniable crush on Joanna. When Joanna announces she's moving back to the U.S., Sam does something truly unforgettable—he chases her through an airport and confesses his love. It's a moment that leaves most viewers reaching for the tissues, and now, fans are drawing parallels between Sam and Joanna's story and Harry and Meghan's real-life love story.

The Meme That Sparked a Million Reactions

Twitter user Travon Free was the one who shared the meme that set the internet ablaze. The image, showing side-by-side comparisons of Harry and Meghan with Sam and Joanna, quickly went viral. While the original source of the image remains unclear, the message is loud and clear. "This is the greatest thing," Travon captioned the tweet, and fans couldn't agree more. One user even called it "the sequel we deserve," while another exclaimed, "OH MY GOD!! This just sent Christmas tingles up and down my body." It's clear that this meme has struck a chord with fans of both the royal couple and the film.

More Than Just Looks: The Real Connection

Of course, it's not just the physical resemblance that has people talking. Meghan, like Joanna, hails from the United States—she's a proud Angeleno, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. However, unlike Sam and Joanna, who met as classmates, Meghan and Harry were introduced by a mutual friend. According to reports, it was one of Harry's Eton friends, Misha Nonoo, a fashion designer, who played matchmaker. So, while the storyline may differ slightly, the heart of the story remains the same—a love that transcends borders and expectations.