About Drowning In Shallow Water
The Drowning In Shallow Water meme is an object-labeling template showing a crying man sitting in a shallow pool, appearing to drown even though he is completely safe. It is commonly used to joke about overreacting to minor problems, self-pity, or creating unnecessary drama.
The image comes from Sako Asko’s three-panel artwork “El Ahogado,” posted on Instagram on November 25, 2015. The artwork later became an object-labeling meme, with users adding labels to the man and the water to represent exaggerated problems or unnecessary hardship.
