If you’re on TikTok or other social media platforms, you might have seen the Rabbit with Clock image.
The image showcases a white rabbit holding a pocket watch while pointing at it.
The rabbit in the image is the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, who is always late.
He is known for the song, “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!”.
In this article, you’ll learn what does the white rabbit pointing at a clock meme means (ticking pocket watch) on TikTok and social media.
Rabbit with Clock meme meaning
The Rabbit with Clock meme represents that your time is running out for a certain situation.
For example, it can represent your time running out on a trend, relationship, or opportunity.
Its often used in dating or relationship type of posts, becoming a part of the “All Roads Lead to Rome” trend.
In dating-related contexts, the meme is used to reflect a cynical view of modern relationships.
The drawing is made by Luz Tapia Art (@luztapiaart on X) who is an illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to the original artist, the drawing has no meaning as she was simply practicing her skills.
Usage of the Rabbit with Clock meme
- Relationship/dating: Used to represent that the relationship is inevitably going to be over soon.
- Relationship/dating comment: Typically used as a comment under people posting themselves in a happy relationship.
- Running late to work/school: Post the meme with the caption “Me realizing it’s 8:59 AM and I’m still in bed.”
- Deadline panic: Pair it with “That moment when your boss says ‘end of day’ and it’s already 4:55 PM.”
- Procrastination realization: Use for “Finally starting the assignment due at midnight… at 11:59 PM.”
- Social plans slipping: Caption “Friends waiting at the bar while I’m still ‘5 minutes away’ an hour later.”
- Event countdown stress: For concerts or flights: “T-minus 5 minutes to boarding and I’m still at security.”
- Fitness routine excuses: “Me ‘starting’ my workout at 11 PM when I planned for morning.”
Examples of the Rabbit with Clock meme
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