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Unexplained Smartphone Notch Position Preference Meme

This is a simple relatable meme set against a plain white background. At the top, black text reads 'I don't know why but'. Below the text, two side-by-side comparisons are presented: on the left, a green check mark sits above an outline of a modern smartphone with its screen notch positioned on the left edge of the frame, marking this setup as preferred. On the right, a red X mark sits above an identical smartphone outline, except its notch is positioned on the right edge, marking this setup as undesirable. The meme jokes about the common, unexplained instinct many smartphone users have to prefer the notch to be placed on the left side of the screen.
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I don't know why but

Overview

This is a simple relatable meme set against a plain white background. At the top, black text reads 'I don't know why but'. Below the text, two side-by-side comparisons are presented: on the left, a green check mark sits above an outline of a modern smartphone with its screen notch positioned on the left edge of the frame, marking this setup as preferred. On the right, a red X mark sits above an identical smartphone outline, except its notch is positioned on the right edge, marking this setup as undesirable. The meme jokes about the common, unexplained instinct many smartphone users have to prefer the notch to be placed on the left side of the screen.

Origin notes

This meme was originally posted to the X (formerly Twitter) account @WholesomeMeme, and is distributed as part of the account's public RSS feed. It is part of a trend of low-stakes, relatable preference memes that resonate with everyday consumer tech users.

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