ADAM BACHELORS DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY 100K STUDENT
The image presents a humorous juxtaposition between two individuals named Adam and Chris, which seemingly compares the outcomes of two different educational and career paths. On the left, there is a photo of Adam who is depicted as a young man seated at a desk, smiling while writing or studying, in a room that looks like it might be a library or a study area flooded with books. Below his image are some mock statements about his life situation: having a bachelor's degree in philosophy, being in $100k of student debt, struggling to find a job in philosophy, and holding the belief that people without college degrees are stupid.
On the right, we see Chris, who is pictured working on what appears to be an electrical panel with tools, wearing a cap, a vest with reflective material, and safety gloves. His facial expression is focused and he seems content at work. The statements beneath his image paint a contrasting picture to Adam's: having undergone a 4-year paid apprenticeship, accumulating no student debt, earning $80k annually, and humorously, having disconnected Adam's electricity.
The humor arises from the exaggerated contrast between the academic and practical life choices. Adam, with his higher education degree, is saddled with debt and joblessness, which is a jab at the practical value of some college degrees in obtaining relevant employment. On the other side, Chris's vocational path is shown to lead to financial stability and direct practical impact, even extending to affecting Adam's life directly by disconnecting his electricity, adding an ironic twist to the comparison.
Moreover, the image plays on the stereotype that people with college degrees look down on those without, represented by Adam's supposed belief that those without college degrees are stupid. This is juxtaposed with the fact that Chris, who doesn't have a college degree but has a stable job and income, is actually in control of a basic utility in Adam's life, turning the stereotype on its head.
The comical element also lies in the straightforward presentation of the situation, with the meme format tending to simplify complex life choices into black and white outcomes. This oversimplification can resonate with people who feel that society often makes unfair or misguided assumptions about the value of different types of education and work.
The image might be particularly funny to those who have experienced the job market's unpredictable reactions to different educational backgrounds or who appreciate the irony in the diverse fortunes of individuals based on the choices they make early in their careers. It's a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the value of hands-on skills versus academic credentials in the modern economy. ADAM BACHELORS DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY 100K STUDENT DEBT CAN T FIND A PHILOSOPHY JOB BELIEVES PEOPLE WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREES ARE STUPID CHRIS 4 YEAR PAID APPRENTICESHIP NO STUDENT DEBT EARNS 80K ANNUALLY DISCONNECTED ADAM S ELECTRICITY
