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The System Isn't Broken, It Was Built That Way By Design

A two-panel meme using real-life photographs to convey a social commentary message. The top panel shows a man wearing a green cap and glasses standing next to a young girl in a blue turtleneck who is holding onto a metal railing; overlaid text reads 'THE SYSTEM ISN'T BROKEN'. The bottom panel features a group of people walking outdoors in an urban setting, with overlaid text stating 'IT WAS BUILT THAT WAY BY DESIGN'. The contrast between the two panels emphasizes the argument that systemic issues are intentional rather than accidental.
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THE SYSTEM ISN'T BROKEN
IT WAS BUILT THAT WAY BY DESIGN

Overview

A two-panel meme using real-life photographs to convey a social commentary message. The top panel shows a man wearing a green cap and glasses standing next to a young girl in a blue turtleneck who is holding onto a metal railing; overlaid text reads 'THE SYSTEM ISN'T BROKEN'. The bottom panel features a group of people walking outdoors in an urban setting, with overlaid text stating 'IT WAS BUILT THAT WAY BY DESIGN'. The contrast between the two panels emphasizes the argument that systemic issues are intentional rather than accidental.

Origin notes

The meme appears to be a remix of existing real-life photographs (likely paparazzi or public event photos) with added text overlay. This type of image macro is commonly created using basic photo editing tools and shared on social media platforms like Reddit, Twitter, or Facebook to comment on societal or systemic issues. No visible watermarks or author credits are present, suggesting it was user-created and circulated informally.

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