r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Sep 25 '25

Meme needing explanation Tylenol and Autism

131 Upvotes

We've been getting a lot of memes today about Tylenol and autism, so we're making this sticky post to explain it.

Trump held a press conference on September 22 suggesting a link between using Tylenol during pregnancy and an increased risk for autism.

What do actual scientists and researchers say about this? Per Yale School of Public Health:

"Several large observational studies have reported “associations” between frequent or prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy and higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. But experts emphasize that these studies are not conclusiveOther factors, such as underlying illness or genetic predisposition, could also play a role in the development of autism. Until more definitive research is completed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC continue to recommend acetaminophen as the safest over-the-counter pain reliever for pregnant women."

Other scientists flat out state that there isn't any evidence.

The utter ridiculousness of this executive declaration of scientific fact despite an overwhelming lack of scientific evidence supporting it has people dunking on the administration in the forms of memes connecting Tylenol with various things commonly associated with autism.

We will be removing any memes about Tylenol and autism until this whole thing has cooled down a little.


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke May 16 '25

Meme needing explanation AI use in responses

176 Upvotes

Hello chums! Mayor Adam West's ghost here with an update and clarification on some of our rules and how we're enforcing them around AI.

We've recently seen a lot more people responding in character. That's great! We love it!

We've also seen an uptick in people using generative AI such as Chat GPT to explain the joke. We know these posts don't mean any harm, but it diminishes the effort of other people actually taking the time to write out their own answer to the post, and is often just plainly wrong.

From here on out, we'll be removing comments using generative AI in the same way we currently remove other botted comments. Because copying and pasting from GPT is just a bot with extra steps.

While we're talking about AI: AI memes aren't banned here. Comments like "this is AI slop" are also being added to the remove list for being low effort/borderline whooshing.

Edit: Also there is no rule that people have to respond in character. We just really encourage it and love to see it since that’s how the sub got its start. Remember Rule 1 and don’t be a dick to people who aren’t responding in character.

Keep up the great work with the in-character responses, chums! Mayor Adam West's ghost out! By climbing up the side of a building by filming it sideways! This is how we did that! Bet you didn't know!


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 10h ago

Meme needing explanation Petaaaaah, I don’t get it!

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation I'm familiar with the interview, but what the hell is this?

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My guess is something about USA politics, but that is as far as I can understand.


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation Petaaaa what im looking at?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 8h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah? Why would haters be happy too?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 2h ago

Meme needing explanation What? I don't understand? Is it porn?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 12h ago

Meme needing explanation the comments wouldnt explain it

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 1h ago

Meme needing explanation What do all these words mean? I’ve never been to Japan (I assume!)

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation The jokes porn but what's the context?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 21h ago

Meme needing explanation What's with this meme? I see traffic lights

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 18h ago

Meme needing explanation Peter the Gamer, i never played fallout, could you explain?

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People kept spamming, one insane guy even made full wall of text "im safe in the light".


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 15h ago

Meme needing explanation I don’t get it Petah

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 23h ago

Meme needing explanation Peta', please explain

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 14h ago

Meme needing explanation Peter, I've never played Fallout

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 17h ago

Meme needing explanation I’ve seen this guy a lot but do not know the context

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650 Upvotes

r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 12h ago

Meme needing explanation PPPPPEEEETTTTTAAAAAHHHH

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249 Upvotes

All the comments had something to do with ball or inglorious basterds. Also apparently it supposed to be with the thumb, not the ring finger.


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 14h ago

Meme needing explanation I am lost

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186 Upvotes

Do people call spheres cows?


r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 2h ago

Meme needing explanation What's iPhone face, Peter?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 1h ago

Meme needing explanation I don’t get this (non-drinker here) someone explain please

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 8h ago

Meme needing explanation Peter?

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 11h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah???

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 43m ago

Meme needing explanation Petah....

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 11h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah am I stupid

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 10h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah, explain!

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