# Astronaut Always Has Been — Meme Lab

Use Astronaut Always Has Been when a supposedly new discovery reveals a truth or problem that existed all along.

- What it expresses: One observer voices a shocking realization, and another confirms that the hidden reality was never new.
- Example: I just noticed that every optional team event has quietly been mandatory the whole time.
- When not to use it: Avoid when the situation truly began recently or the point is uncertainty rather than an established hidden truth.
- Tags: discovery, always-true, revelation, hidden-reality, was-there-all-along, astronaut
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