Proton decay Memes

Having an existential crisis over proton decay is peak science nerd energy! 😭 The fact that these fundamental particles might have a half-life of 10 34 years (that's 1 followed by 34 zeros!) is both mind-blowing and oddly terrifying. Sure, it's longer than the current age of the universe by a factor of... *checks notes*... a trillion trillion times, but still! How dare those protons not be eternally stable! The two-panel emotional journey perfectly captures that moment when you realize even the building blocks of matter aren't forever. Good thing we won't be around to witness it, because talk about the ultimate "everything must go" sale!

The ultimate cosmic joke: waiting 10 35 years (that's a 1 with 35 zeros after it) only to discover that protons are the ultimate commitment-phobes of particle physics. While galaxies collapse, stars burn out, and black holes evaporate, this subatomic overachiever just refuses to change. Proton decay remains theoretical, and current experiments suggest their lifespan might exceed 10 36 years—making them practically immortal by universe standards. Next time someone asks about long-term stability, just point to the proton—stubbornly existing while the rest of reality has a complete meltdown.