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Just because it's a meme doesn't mean it can't make a rhetorical statement, and in this case the meme does.
Memes can be used as a fantastic tool for sparking discussions on topics, just as rhetorical statements and questions are.
Hell, a meme is, by definition, a thing that transmits information between people. Sure, some can be humorous, but the word is about communication of concepts.