The Benefits
Less chance of autocorrect ruining your life.
No need to worry about email etiquette.
You can just send a selfie with the words "Hey, what's up?"
- Less chance of getting stuck in a 3am existential crisis over a 10-word email
- No risk of accidentally CC:ing your ex
The Drawbacks
Your friend might not get the joke
They might not understand the meme
You might have to actually talk to them
- Also, they might just be busy
- Or they might just be ignoring you