A diagram of all instances of is the new phrases in the recent years

A few are enlightening of the culture highlighting historical changes and present events. Some state the superficiality. Others state quirky trends. And even a few state the alarming rate of change.

I haven’t figured out rationale for the layout and grouping of certain elements though.

Some examples based on the diagram:

Yellow is the new red.

Red is the new green.

Green is the new pink.

Pink is the new black.

To text is the new sex.

Sex is the new sleep.

Supporting our troops is the new AIDS.

Gadget bag is the new man purse.

Mental illness is the new normal.