# Famous Facebook Rhymers 'If Great Poets Lived Today' is a Statement on the Impact of Social Media By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-15 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/if-great-poets-lived-today References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/toddvanluling/if-great-poets-lived-today) & [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/iourv/i_think_i_just_threw_up_a_little_in_my_mouth/) 'If Great Poets Lived Today' is an incredibly powerful statement on the way the Internet and social media has changed the way humans express themselves. The concept takes timeless [works of poetry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-literature) such as Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken' and 'Oh Captain! Oh Captain' by the great Walt Whitman, and translates them into simple captions so often seen on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) followed by the iconic 'Like' button. The powerful statement concludes with a famous quote from George Orwell's '1984' which expresses the dangers of modern expression juxtaposed once again against the 'Like' icon. **Implications** - The truth behind a statement like this one is saddening to a degree, but as conscious consumers of social media, it is important to understand the way the world has changed as a result of these remarkable innovations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Internet Poetry:** The rise of social media platforms has created opportunities for poets to adapt traditional works into easily digestible online content. - **Social Media Expression:** The impact of social media on self-expression has transformed the way humans communicate, leading to the need for more concise and relatable content. - **Digital Iconography:** The use of familiar symbols like the 'Like' button has become a powerful tool for conveying emotions and opinions in online platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore opportunities to feature internet poetry in digital formats, catering to the growing audience craving relatable content. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop innovative social media platforms that enhance self-expression and provide new ways for users to engage with digital content. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can create unique and iconic digital symbols that resonate with online users, enabling them to express emotions more effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Image-To-Poetry Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-data-poets.md) - [AI-Powered Poem Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poem-booth.md) - [Artistic AI Photo Captions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikpoet.md) - [Visual Poetry Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-creation.md) - [Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pamera.md) - [AI-Powered Poetry Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-camera.md) - [AI Poetry Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-clock.md) - [Poetry-Inspired Retail Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-poetry-pharmacy.md) - [Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetroid.md)