Bad meme

Good meme

Honestly, it’s the same exact message. It’s just presented differently. The bad meme does acknowledge that there may be a problem, but the person is so addicted that they hesitate. The “touch grass” is a reference to the generally negative reaction that some people give to people that are addicted to technology. With that negative reaction, the addicted person in question may become their safe space. So the first meme will probably never end with a positive result. The good meme is more personal. The addicted person is taking a step back and acknowledging their problem.  It’s easier for them to see what is wrong, what’s the cause, and what choices they have. They can either continue the cycle or take a much need break for their mental health.

Unfortunately, since bad news sells the best and will always be over-exaggerated, replacing it with good news will not be easy. It’s way too easy to spread misinformation. The best way to deal with bad news will probably be to take a step back to fact-check. It’s better to take things with a grain of salt that to read a title of an article and then vent about it instantly to your Facebook group.