Illustrator Pokes Fun at the Biological Clock in New Meme
Italian cartoon mockingly urges reflection on societal ticks and personal timing pressures
Reshmi Das has over four years of experience as a content writer, covering parenting and films. She writes for Hollywoodjunction and Momjunction. Her interest in journaling and writing made this biotechnology postgraduate to take up content as her full-time profession.
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New Meme From Pupetti_tutti_matti
Italian illustrator Lorenzo Badioli has once again tapped into the universal anxiety around time with his latest Instagram post. Published under his handle @pupetti_tutti_matti, the illustration features a cartoon alarm clock charging at a startled figure, captioned in bold Italian: “OROLOGIO BIOLOGICO SPOSTATI.” Translated literally, that means “Biological clock, move aside.” Accompanied by the hashtags #illustration #meme #sveglia, the 499K-sized image has already attracted thousands of likes and comments in less than 24 hours.
Mocking The Biological Clock
The phrase “biological clock” often carries heavy weight for anyone juggling career goals, family planning or personal milestones. Badioli’s drawing flips the script, treating the internal countdown as an overzealous character that won’t stop nagging its human counterpart. In his clean, expressive linework, the clock brandishes arms and legs, its alarm bells ringing like tiny cymbals as it scampers forward.
“OROLOGIO BIOLOGICO SPOSTATI,” Badioli writes in uppercase beneath the scene—an imperative that underscores the comic rebellion: enough with the deadlines. The post’s minimalist color palette—soft pinks and grays—keeps the focus on the absurd chase, a visual shorthand for the universal jolt we feel when time slips past.
Why This Resonates Now
Across social media, people are sharing personal stories about feeling rushed—whether by career clocks, social media milestones or family expectations. Many commenters under Badioli’s post tag friends who’ve “nearly jumped out of bed” when their phones buzz with another reminder about age or achievement. Others praise the meme as a lighthearted way to cope with what can feel like crushing societal pressure.
“Italians get it,” writes one fan. “You hear nonna talking about settling down, and suddenly every hour is your past-due notice.” Another adds: “This is exactly how I feel every Monday morning.”
He’s No Stranger To Time Jokes
Badioli’s page has playfully tackled time in past entries. In April, he posted another alarm-themed comic with the caption “SVEGLIA!!! CIE L’ORA LEGALE!!!”—a pun on daylight saving time. That sketch, showing an anthropomorphic clock flipping its hour hand, racked up over 20,000 likes.
Embed of related Instagram post:
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Caption translation: “WAKE UP!!! IT’S DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME!!!”
By weaving humor with a pinch of social commentary, Badioli’s work feels timely—literally. He mines everyday frustrations, then delivers them back to his audience in neat, easily shareable packages.
What’s Next For Badioli
With over 50,000 followers and counting, @pupetti_tutti_matti is fast becoming a go-to source for quick wit in illustration form. Badioli has hinted at a small print collection slated for late summer, featuring his most popular comics alongside never-before-seen sketches. Fans are already lining up to pre-order limited-edition prints of standout panels—including a teal-hued alarm clock glaring at an overworked graduate.
Watch this space: if his past pace is any indication, the next batch of memes will arrive just when we least expect them—possibly when the alarm bell rings.
Lorenzo Badioli’s fresh take on the biological clock is more than a chuckle. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to deal with pressure is to draw a tiny cartoon and hit “share.”
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