It pains me to have to do this, but it's about time all users of social media recognize their loner moments and had a good laugh at themselves. This has been made possible by the 'Screenshots of Despair' blog on Tumblr.
Another extremely hilarious way to spend time procrastinating is to sift through the various pages of this blog where arbitrary social media sites are posted. These pictures have to do with the sad reality that even if one joins a social media platform, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll make friends. Some of these screen shots read "You haven't been mentioned lately," "You have no pending friend requests," "Please do not reply to this note as no human will read your message," etc. These depicted messages on Screenshots of Despair are so bluntly hurtful that they're highly humorous -- unless of course, they hit a little too close to home.
Loner Social Media Woes
The 'Screenshots of Despair' Blog Surfaces A Web Surfers Lows
Trend Themes
1. Loner Social Media Humor - The rise of blogs and social media pages that satirize the loneliness and desperation experienced by social media users presents an opportunity to develop more comedic content that pokes fun at the self-important and superficial aspects of social media.
2. Self-awareness and Social Media - Given the popularity of blogs and social media pages that critique the social media experience, there may be an opportunity for social media platforms to incorporate self-improvement tools or features that emphasize healthy and reassuring messages to users.
3. Personalized Social Media Experience - As more users recognize and acknowledge the superficiality and negative impact of social media, social media platforms may develop tailored experiences and features that are more attuned to the needs and preferences of users seeking more authentic and genuine connections.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of Loner Social Media Humor by producing more content, such as movies or TV shows, that satirize the mainstream social media culture and provide humor and relatable content that resonates with users.
2. Tech Industry - The Tech Industry can take advantage of the trend towards greater Self-Awareness and Social Media by developing technology or platforms that better incentivize positive social media behaviors and habits, or that provide more positive feedback and messaging to users.
3. Social Media Industry - The Social Media Industry can capitalize on the trend of Personalized Social Media Experience by creating new features or customization options that facilitate more meaningful and authentic social media interactions among users.