Maybe the real placebo were the friends we made along the way.

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This is a placebo meme.

[A large image of two red and white pill capsules, with one placed to lean at an approximate 45 degree angle against the second pill, which is lying horizontally. There is text above and below the image.]

Studies have shown that placebo memes are still upvoted even when users are aware they're placebo.

^I'm a human volunteer transcribing posts in a format compatible with screen readers, for blind and visually impaired users!^

It seemed to have practically the same effect on me as actual memes. I'm stunned.

Can confirm, upvoted and feel better immediately

Since upvote means “marked as read,” you’re not wrong.

A meme in need, is a meme indeed.

I'm mad I still up voted

Weird lookin beans.

About 15 years ago I had to ask someone on Twitter to explain to me what a meme was. Since that time…the definition has changed drastically.

Since this is Lemmy, the placebo meme is a suppository.