Goya Memes

This meme is a stellar play on both astronomy and mythology! Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is shown eagerly reaching for Mars and the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth). But then Saturn comes along and grabs Jupiter instead! It's a cosmic joke referencing the famous Goya painting "Saturn Devouring His Son" from Greek mythology, where the Titan Cronus (Roman Saturn) ate his children to prevent them from overthrowing him. In our solar system, Saturn is actually Jupiter's "father" in mythological terms! The irony is perfect - Jupiter wants to gobble up the smaller planets, but ends up being the meal instead. Planetary cannibalism at its finest! 🪐

Jupiter's got a serious case of planetary FOMO! In the top panel, Jupiter's all excited about hanging with Mars and the inner planets. But then Saturn shows up in the bottom panel, ready to literally embrace Jupiter - just like in mythology where Saturn (Roman equivalent of the Greek Titan Kronos) devoured his children! The title "Saturn Devouring His Son I Suppose" is a brilliant nod to Goya's disturbing painting, except instead of a horrific scene, we get this adorable pink blob Saturn about to hug Jupiter. The astronomical joke works on multiple levels since Jupiter IS Saturn's "son" in Roman mythology! Cosmic family drama at its finest! 🪐