About

Grandma Hiding Knife From Rabbit refers to an image macro series featuring an elderly person holding a knife behind their back and luring a rabbit.

Origin

The earliest known post featuring the image was submitted by Redditor ^[1] Sausagefestifalz in the /r/hmmm on September 2nd, 2019. Within four days, the post received more than 7,700 points (99% upvoted) and 80 comments (shown below).

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That day, Imgur ^[2] user Edisonen shared the image with the caption "Yet another new meme template." Within four days, the post received more than 1,000 views.

Additionally, Redditor^[3] Edisonen shared an object-labeled variation of the image in the /r/Animemes subreddit (shown below, left). Within three days, the post received more than 3,000 points (98% upvoted) and 45 comments.

On September 5th, Redditor^[4] Luurkesien shared a variation about "free trial" scams. The post received more than 10,000 points (99% upvoted) and 50 comments in 24 hours (shown below, center).

The post inspired a host of variations on Reddit and Instagram. For example, Redditor^[6] GrandmasterBow shared a version in which a mom is tricking their child into setting the table. The post received more than 83,000 points (96% upvoted) and 430 comments (shown below, right).

The format moved to other platforms, as well. Additionally, sub memes of the format also began appearing on various subreddits, particularly a two-panel version in which the rabbit has a rocket launched. For example, Redditor^[5] wizardstone66 shared a version about YouTube advertisements that received more than 7,200 points and 45 comments in 24 hours (shown below).

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