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When you follow the Blueprint exactly…
This meme was created with a little steam, a little imagination, and a little help from a little AI.

Facebook 29 April 2025.

An illustration in the style of steampunk. An older man with a beard and goggles on his hat stands next to a large, complex machine that is engulfed in flames. The text at the top reads, "WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT EXACTLY..." and at the bottom, "AND IT STILL TRIES TO KILL YOU."

This meme humorously highlights the frustration of following instructions perfectly, only to have things go wrong. It features a steampunk-style inventor next to a complicated machine that is on fire. His expression reflects resignation and confusion, illustrating the unexpected outcome of his meticulous work.

The top text reads, “WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT EXACTLY…” leading to the punchline, “AND IT STILL TRIES TO KILL YOU.” This exaggeration captures the absurdity of investing effort into a task, only to have it fail spectacularly. Ultimately, it pokes fun at the idea that even perfect execution doesn’t guarantee success, highlighting the essence of Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”