Alligator Memes

Finally, a cheat sheet for those who can't tell their prehistoric nightmares apart! Next time you're being chased through a swamp, just politely ask the reptile to smile. If only top teeth are visible, you've got about 30 seconds to write your will. If top AND bottom teeth show, well... I hope your affairs are already in order. Evolution really said "let's make the same terrifying creature twice but with slightly different dental plans."

The classic "see you later, alligator; in a while, crocodile" phrase has been weaponized into pseudoscience! This meme brilliantly plays on the old farewell rhyme by suggesting it's actually a taxonomic identification method. In reality, you'd distinguish these reptiles by jaw shape (U-shaped vs V-shaped snout) and visible teeth (crocodiles show their bottom teeth when mouth closed, alligators don't). But sure, waiting around to see if it bids you farewell in the correct reptilian manner is definitely a safer approach than checking its dental work up close. Just make sure your running shoes are tied first!