Meaning
What does Let That Sink In mean?
Let that sink in is an ironic image macro meme.
It makes fun of the phrase let that sink in (meaning: think about it) by showing an often poorly photoshopped image of a bathroom or kitchen sink standing in front of a door.
Origin
What's the origin of Let That Sink In?
Although the exact origin of the meme is unknown, the first trackable post featuring let that sink in was submitted on /r/Memes in 2018.
Spread & Usage
How did Let That Sink In spread?
After its debut in 2018, Let that sink saw a mild spread on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr and 4chan.
It was also added on Pinterest and labeled as a “plumber joke”
In 2020 the term was added to the Urban Dictionary database.
External resources
- Reddit – Let that sink in
- Me.me – Let that sink in