Can someone explain why Stevie Wonder wears a watch?
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Can someone explain why Stevie Wonder wears a watch?
Overview
A photograph of Stevie Wonder at what appears to be a press conference or formal event. He is seated at a table, wearing a gray blazer over a blue turtleneck, dark sunglasses, and a wristwatch on his left wrist. A microphone is positioned in front of him, and part of a laptop is visible on the table. The image is accompanied by the text question: 'Can someone explain why Stevie Wonder wears a watch?', which plays on the irony of a blind individual wearing a watch, though in reality, visually impaired individuals often use talking watches or tactile timepieces.
Origin notes
The image originates from 9Gag, a social media platform known for sharing memes, jokes, and viral content. It repurposes a real press photograph of Stevie Wonder (likely from a public appearance or conference, given the formal attire and microphone) to create a pun-based joke centered on his blindness and the presence of a watch. The 'UPI' watermark in the bottom right corner indicates the original photograph may have been sourced from United Press International, a news agency.