저쪽 집이 무너졌다고 해서 구경하러 갔죠

This meme originated from an interview with local Chinese resident Grandma Xi Meifeng, which was featured in episode 831 of SBS's 'Unanswered Questions,' aired on January 7, 2012. After the broadcast, the interview content gained significant traction in online communities, leading to its creation as a popular image/clip (jjalbang). Thanks to its versatility, it has been consistently used and maintained its popularity for a long time.

Jeojjok jibi muneojyeotdago haeseo gugyeongharu gatjyo (Pronounced: Juh-jok Jee-bee Moo-nuh-jyut-dah-go Hae-suh Goo-gyung-hah-ruh Gat-jyo)

The phrase "I went to see because they said the house over there collapsed. But when I came back, our house had collapsed. Tears came to my eyes immediately." is used to express self-deprecating feelings or ironic situations where someone who was watching or mocking another's misfortune or failure realizes they are experiencing the same or an even worse misfortune themselves. Originally, it stemmed from the tragic real-life situation where Grandma Xi Meifeng went to see her neighbor's house collapse due to a sinkhole, only to return and find her own house had also collapsed. It is used to satirize situations where one feels relieved or pleased by another's misfortune, only to face an even greater calamity oneself, or simply as self-deprecating humor.

This meme is not limited to a specific age or gender; it is widely used across all generations who actively engage with internet communities. It is frequently cited, especially in various fields like gaming, sports, and current affairs, to express unexpected twists or self-deprecating situations, establishing itself as a familiar meme for both men and women.

• "I went to see because they said the helicopter over there was shot down. But when I came back, our helicopter had been shot down. Tears came to my eyes immediately."

• "I went to see because they said the city hall over there collapsed."

This meme fundamentally involves laughing at another's misfortune only to self-deprecate about one's own ensuing misfortune. Therefore, applying it directly to real disasters or severe misfortunes of others may appear inappropriate. It is best used primarily in light humor or metaphorical situations.