Ariana Grande's New Breakup Anthem "Thank U, Next" Turns Into a Perfect Meme

People are posting photos of famous trios with the lyrics of Grande's new single.

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Ariana Grande thank u next meme

On Saturday night, Ariana Grande put us all in our feelings with the breakup bop of the decade. The sweet Cancer singer opened up about her past relationships in "Thank U, Next" to illustrate what real growth, forgiveness, and moving on looks like... and we've already turned it into a goddamn meme.

In the chorus of "Thank U, Next" Grande sings, "One taught me love/One taught me patience/One taught me pain," referring to her exes Big Sean, Mac Miller, Ricky Alvarez, and Pete Davidson—although it's not clear from which ex she learned each of these lessons. Now people are posting photos of famous trios from popular tv shows and films who seemingly taught them equally valuable lessons. Take this photo from Mamma Mia for example. 

One taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain. Now I’m so amazing. pic.twitter.com/Sz19khGZjm

— Ryan Bloomquist (@ryanbloomquist) November 4, 2018

But the meme extends beyond celebs to films with sequels. For example, the first, second, and third High School Musical movies. 

“one taught me love,
one taught me patience,
one taught me pain” pic.twitter.com/MpEUAqGaf8

— reba (@rebacomer) November 5, 2018

This meme wouldn't be complete without a reference to Issa's love interests on Insecure. 

One taught me love, one taught me patience, one taught me pain. pic.twitter.com/PNqXJLfR6W

— [kie.ran] (@danblackroyd) November 5, 2018

Take a look at all the various people and things from which we've learned love, patience, and pain below. 

one taught me love. one taught me patience. one taught me pain. pic.twitter.com/C7EhICwpUB

— jaboukie (@jaboukie) November 5, 2018

one taught me love, one taught me patience, one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/jcPkfsmHH4

— Ayo Edebiri (@ayoedebiri) November 5, 2018

one taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/ELvFUwiyfv

— aĂ­ Ă© que tá (@carolmarconi) November 5, 2018

one taught me love one taught me patience one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/155pYBaeHz

— Brandy Jensen (@BrandyLJensen) November 5, 2018

One taught me love, one taught me patience, one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/wgCpieGcCz

— eyad (@eyadG_) November 5, 2018

one taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/qz2u5n69a3

— jenna 🪴 (@jenrara) November 5, 2018

one taught me love, one taught me patience, one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/makekRgOY5

— mikey (@weirdeux_) November 5, 2018

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