If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably seen the “Be Like Bill” meme. Perhaps you have even created your own version and shared it with your Facebook friends. As these somewhat amusing memes continue to pop up on my Facebook friends’ timelines, I can’t help but think of some of the serious issues in our gluten-free community and how you should support your gluten-free friends. How ALL of us should support our gluten-free friends, I should say.
Specifically, I’m thinking of the various types of responses to these issues to date. With these responses in mind—and a little help from some dear gluten-free friends—I created this “Be Like Annie” version of the meme. Be like Annie.
Read more on the emotional aspects of living gluten free and always support your gluten-free friends.
Originally published January 25, 2016; updated January 23, 2018.
Maria Baer (Fit Magnolia) says
Haha! I did see this and mine was hilarious!
Shirley Braden says
Hi Maria–There were some pretty funny ones. Of course, there’s recent news about this meme being some data collection ruse (which is pretty common on Facebook it seems), so I’m not endorsing using it, I’m just using the format to get a point across. 🙂
Shirley
cheryl says
sounds basic, but seems revolutionary, doesn’t it.
hugs,
c
Shirley Braden says
Hi Cheryl–Thanks for the comment. Sounding “Babic” and demonstrating “common sense” are similar in meaning and as they say “common sense is not so common any more.” Boy, do I miss the majority displaying common sense! I hope this meme will make people stop and think and remember that we’re all in this together so supporting each other is critical.
Hugs back,
Shirley
Ina Gawne says
Luv your new site Shirley! So fresh looking….the hubs keeps at me to make changes to mine….groan…thinking about it. 🙂
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Ina. I really appreciate the kind words on my site! I do really like it, but I don’t recommend making any changes unless you really want to and feel it’s worthwhile. It does take time, effort, and some money. But perhaps you and/or your hubs can do everything … that might eliminate most of the last factor. 😉
Shirley
April J Harris says
Love this, Shirley! It is very thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Shirley Braden says
Hi April–Thank you! I so appreciate your support and
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