Meme lore
What is the Wholesome Seal meme?
Wholesome Seal (also Seal of Approval / Satisfied Seal) is an advice-animal close-up of a rehab seal with eyes shut and a blissful grin. Captions name small everyday pleasures — a warm vent, a free snack, a meeting that ends on time.
Origin & history
Still: Rick van Duivenboden, Ecomare, Texel, 2007-08-18 (Flickr 1230599764). This PNG is the Flickr large (1023×682). Harbour/grey seal in rehab — KYM’s “Weddell” label is likely a misID (Weddells are Antarctic; Ecomare treats North Sea seals).
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