Top Posts vs Those Who Sort by New on Reddit
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a top post; those who sort by new
Overview
The image is a satirical meme divided into two distinct sections. The upper half depicts a serene coastal scene with a couple holding hands, a child sitting with a dog, and a calm beach with blue water and buildings in the distance. This section is labeled 'a top post' in white text. The lower half shows a chaotic battlefield with numerous soldiers in uniform and helmets, some injured or lying on the ground, struggling to support the upper scene with their hands. This lower section is labeled 'those who sort by new' in white text. The contrast humorously illustrates that popular 'top posts' on platforms like Reddit are metaphorically supported by users who sort content by 'new,' who often discover and upvote posts early. A watermark 'made with mematic' is visible at the bottom left.
Origin notes
The meme originates from Reddit (as indicated by the source 'Reddit:Meme') and was created using the mobile editing tool Mematic, as evidenced by the watermark 'made with mematic.' It is a remix/edited image combining two distinct visual elements: a peaceful coastal artwork and a chaotic battlefield scene, overlaid with text to create a metaphor about Reddit's content visibility dynamics. The original images used in the collage are not from specific known works, making this a user-created satire.
