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POV: We Stop Making Stupid People Famous

This is a point-of-view (POV) meme that depicts an idyllic, advanced utopian futuristic city, featuring sleek glass skyscrapers, flying transport vehicles, modern maglev trains, and abundant green public spaces. A single person walks along a curved path next to a futuristic train station in the foreground. The meme text jokes that this perfect advanced future world is what we would achieve if society stopped making untalented, unqualified 'stupid' people famous, making a satirical commentary on modern celebrity and influencer culture where undeserving people gain massive fame and influence.
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POV:
WE STOP MAKING STUPID PEOPLE FAMOUS

Overview

This is a point-of-view (POV) meme that depicts an idyllic, advanced utopian futuristic city, featuring sleek glass skyscrapers, flying transport vehicles, modern maglev trains, and abundant green public spaces. A single person walks along a curved path next to a futuristic train station in the foreground. The meme text jokes that this perfect advanced future world is what we would achieve if society stopped making untalented, unqualified 'stupid' people famous, making a satirical commentary on modern celebrity and influencer culture where undeserving people gain massive fame and influence.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit as stated, and follows the popular 'utopian future if we implemented [desired change]' meme format. It uses pre-existing concept art of a futuristic utopian city combined with original added text to make its satirical point about modern fame culture, and circulates across social media as a relatable critique of how fame is often awarded to undeserving people today.

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