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2007 vs 2026: Touchscreen Hype vs Doomscrolling Reality

Two-panel meme: in 2007 an excited man in a cap holds an early touchscreen phone, while in 2026 a depressed hooded man lies

A before-and-after meme on the smartphone promise of 2007 versus the doomscrolling reality of 2026.

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Language: 🇺🇸 EN
Tags: #expectation-vs-reality #social-media #tech-satire
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Posted: 2026-10-09

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