Have you ever been stuck between two great choices, feeling like you have to pick just one? Like, “Should I go for the crunchy hard-shell taco, or the delightful soft-shell one?” It’s a tough decision, right?
Well, that’s exactly where our famous “Why Not Both?” meme comes in! This iconic image features a little girl, Mia Agraviador, shrugging and asking, “Por qué no los dos?” which means, “Why not both?”
The meme’s origin is actually a 2007 Old El Paso taco commercial filmed in Sydney, Australia. In the commercial, a family is debating between hard and soft tacos, and Mia, the child actress, suggests the brilliant compromise!
This simple, yet powerful, phrase quickly became a widely recognized reaction meme online, gaining traction around 2010 and 2011. It’s used to settle debates, offer a compromise, or suggest that you don’t always have to choose between two good things – you can have it all!
So, next time you’re faced with a tricky choice, remember the wisdom of the “Why Not Both?” girl! Sometimes, the best answer is simply to enjoy the best of both worlds.