The #FollowATeen hashtag originated on Twitter in late 2011, popularized by comedians like Michael Ian Black and Patton Oswalt. The premise was simple yet chaotic: adults would pick a random teenager to follow and treat their mundane updates as high-stakes drama or incomprehensible modern art. It serves as a satirical commentary on the cultural divide between older generations and digital natives, highlighting the absurdity of teenage social media habits. Users often employ this meme to showcase their confusion over new slang, trends, or the fast-paced nature of internet culture, making it a staple for relatability-based humor regarding the aging process.