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"Sorry, I'm from the humanities" is a phrase meaning "Sorry for being from the humanities track." It is a neologism used by students from the humanities to self-deprecatingly highlight the differences between humanities and science students. This phrase is often used when humanities students fail to understand science-related jokes or face disadvantages in the job market. It stems from the frustration of humanities students who struggle to find employment, especially in contrast to the relatively higher competitiveness of science and engineering graduates.

This term began trending in the early 2010s as the employment difficulties for liberal arts and social sciences graduates worsened. Despite the passage of time, the employment reality for humanities graduates has not significantly improved, and the phrase continues to be used today. Although "Sorry, I'm from the humanities" started as a joke, it reflects broader structural issues in society, resonating with many people and becoming more widespread. Recently, the phrase has gained traction as the rise of IT and digital technology has further reduced opportunities for humanities graduates.

In connection with this, the term "90% Theory" is also often mentioned. It is a self-deprecating expression meaning "90% of humanities graduates are unemployed," emphasizing the employment difficulties faced by humanities majors. Both "Sorry, I'm from the humanities" and "90% Theory" symbolize the challenging realities humanities graduates face in a society that increasingly favors science and engineering fields.