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Neurodivergent Overly Detailed Basic Correspondence Meme

The meme is made up of top text paired with an edited humorous photograph. The top text states 'my neurodivergent ass including every detail possible in basic correspondence because that's how I like to be communicated with and I think it'll help prevent miscommunication'. The lower section shows a pair of human hands holding a comically elongated smartphone that displays an extremely long, multi-paragraph text message draft, visually exaggerating the length and level of detail many neurodivergent people add to simple messages to reduce the risk of miscommunication.
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my neurodivergent ass including every detail possible in basic correspondence because that's how I like to be communicated with and I think it'll help prevent miscommunication

Overview

The meme is made up of top text paired with an edited humorous photograph. The top text states 'my neurodivergent ass including every detail possible in basic correspondence because that's how I like to be communicated with and I think it'll help prevent miscommunication'. The lower section shows a pair of human hands holding a comically elongated smartphone that displays an extremely long, multi-paragraph text message draft, visually exaggerating the length and level of detail many neurodivergent people add to simple messages to reduce the risk of miscommunication.

Origin notes

This meme originates from X (formerly Twitter) user @queeraioli, whose watermark is visible on the left side of the image. It is a relatable meme targeted at neurodivergent communities, and has been widely shared across social media platforms including X, TikTok, and Reddit for its humorous, accurate portrayal of common neurodivergent communication preferences.

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