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Guess some things just aren't taught anymore

The image features three main components: a top text stating 'I always wonder what these lines are for,' a close-up photograph of a computer keyboard with the 'F' and 'J' keys circled in red (highlighting their small raised lines), and a bottom comment section from verified user Charles J. Moore (@charles270) reading 'They don't teach typing anymore????' The raised lines on the 'F' and 'J' keys are traditional touch typing guides, indicating the home row position for index fingers. The meme humorously contrasts the confusion of someone unaware of these lines with the commenter's surprise at the decline in typing education.
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They don't teach typing anymore????

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I always wonder what these lines are for.

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I always wonder what these lines are for.

Overview

The image features three main components: a top text stating 'I always wonder what these lines are for,' a close-up photograph of a computer keyboard with the 'F' and 'J' keys circled in red (highlighting their small raised lines), and a bottom comment section from verified user Charles J. Moore (@charles270) reading 'They don't teach typing anymore????' The raised lines on the 'F' and 'J' keys are traditional touch typing guides, indicating the home row position for index fingers. The meme humorously contrasts the confusion of someone unaware of these lines with the commenter's surprise at the decline in typing education.

Origin notes

The meme originates from the platform 9Gag, as specified by the source information. It appears to be a user-created composition combining a photograph of a keyboard, overlaid text, and a screenshot of a social media comment (likely from Twitter/X, given the verified handle format). The creation method involves basic image editing to add text and red circles highlighting the keys.

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