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The sublemmy for "Old People Facebook" is a curated space showcasing the charming, confusing, and often hilarious social media endeavors of the older generation. From accidental memes and cryptic status updates to endearing attempts at using modern technology, this sublemmy celebrates the unique ways seniors engage with the digital world.
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I would argue that this is part of how memes evolve just like language. The original context is largely lost and forgotten and with that the use of the format changes over time
You're right, every single meme template is a race to the bottom. No matter how niche it starts it'll inevitably become generic as it's reposted over and over and over