College Meme Pages Create Controversy

Across the country, Facebook pages are sprouting up for college memes and confessionals. While the majority of the posts tend to consist of commentary on the state of the dining hall, athletic season, and party scene, often times when students don’t have to put their name behind what they post, arguing over controversial opinions take over the pages.

During Freedom Week at Lebanon Valley College, sponsored by the school’s LGBTQ group, a graphic was posted to the university’s meme page stating ,“I support gay rights and all, but I hate when opinions are rammed down my throat,” to which the second panel says, “LVC has rainbow flags flying all week.” The post quickly attracted controversy and started a discussion about Freedom Week and free speech in the comments, which almost immediately degenerated into students yelling, “butthurt” at each other, and asking why there is no “White History Month.”

You can check out the full comments at the live image here.

A follow up meme was made using the image of “Scumbag Steve,” stating “Participates in Freedom Week; Tells you your opinion is wrong and you shouldn’t be allowed to express your free speech.” The moderator for LVC Memes refused to take down the image. However, it’s worth noting that he changed the cover photo for LVC Memes so it is now a rainbow flag.

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