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The word "sweetie" must have different implications across our cultures. Where I am (USA), it's more likely to apply to a romantic partner or a child than a sibling. At least, that's my experience. Someone else mentioned this use (sibling) wouldn't be unusual in the UK and I can accept that.
As someone who's also in the USA, I've been called "sweetie" by family members as well as strangers and SOs. Context determines meaning, this comes across as a sarcastic endearment because "I'm (OP) a little upset"
I prefer to think of the creator of the meme as an American and all the awkwardness and sexual undertones are fully intended!
well the assumption is that op is one of the dozens of people NOT from the US...