This meme features a humorous take on a common situation where someone feels sorry for their partner who is busy with responsibilities, such as schoolwork. The characters' expressions—one looking smug and the other smirking—add a comedic spin, suggesting that while one person is empathetic, the other might not be genuinely concerned. The humor arises from the exaggeration of their feelings and the contrast between genuine concern and self-interest. It plays on the idea that people can sometimes focus on their own needs while appearing sympathetic to their partners.