The 'Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition' meme is a popular comparison format used to contrast modern cultural trends with idealized historical or traditional lifestyles. Often associated with 'Little Dark Age' synthwave edits, the meme typically features a split image or a transition: one side showing a contemporary phenomenon and the other showcasing a classical or vintage alternative. While it originated within niche aesthetic and political circles on 4chan and Twitter, it has evolved into a versatile template for humorously critiquing everything from architecture and fashion to technology and personal habits.