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There Are Two Types of People: How You Write the Number 4

This meme uses the popular 'two types of people' format to humorously categorize individuals based on a trivial, everyday handwriting difference: how they draw the number 4. A red vertical line splits the image into two halves: on the left, the number 4 is written with a closed top triangle (the diagonal stroke connects to the vertical line), while on the right, the 4 has an open top (the vertical line stops before meeting the diagonal stroke). The top text reads 'There are two types of people', framing this small variation as a playful way to divide people into relatable groups. It resonates with audiences because it references a common, unspoken difference in handwriting that many people have observed or experienced themselves.
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Overview

This meme uses the popular 'two types of people' format to humorously categorize individuals based on a trivial, everyday handwriting difference: how they draw the number 4. A red vertical line splits the image into two halves: on the left, the number 4 is written with a closed top triangle (the diagonal stroke connects to the vertical line), while on the right, the 4 has an open top (the vertical line stops before meeting the diagonal stroke). The top text reads 'There are two types of people', framing this small variation as a playful way to divide people into relatable groups. It resonates with audiences because it references a common, unspoken difference in handwriting that many people have observed or experienced themselves.

Origin notes

According to the provided information, this meme originates from Reddit, specifically as a post in a meme-focused community. It is an original creation, using basic digital text and drawing to convey the joke, with no evidence of being a remix, edit, or repost of an existing meme. The platform is explicitly stated as Reddit, and it's designed to be shared as a lighthearted, relatable piece of content for users to identify with one of the two handwriting styles.

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