'My Life is Average' Provides Dry Comedy for Normal Days
Brian G Randles — September 20, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: mylifeisaverage
FML are three letters which have been uncomfortably etched into pop culture through quick stories which provide an awkward look into the messed-up life of another person; 'My Life is Average' is a watered down version of FML that provides white people who think they are clever the opportunity to suckle off the FML tit.
'My Life is Average' has a few good fabricated fables (check out the full collection at the link) but average is only funny when extreme is the norm.
'My Life is Average' has a few good fabricated fables (check out the full collection at the link) but average is only funny when extreme is the norm.
Trend Themes
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FML Alternatives — Opportunity for a new platform that provides a more positive spin on everyday life mishaps.
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Humorous Storytelling — The rise of platforms that encourage funny and relatable storytelling based on daily experiences.
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Anti FML Movement — A trend towards rejecting the negativity and over sharing culture of popular FML-type platforms.
Industry Implications
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Social Media — Opportunity for social media platforms to integrate more positive and humorous content for users.
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Digital Publishing — Opportunity for online publishers to capture the trend towards humorous and relatable content.
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Marketing and Advertising — Opportunity to incorporate humorous storytelling into marketing campaigns, targeting consumers who appreciate positive and funny content.
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