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MISST3 · 07-07-2017, 12:12 PM

Am I the only one that does not understand what a meme is? It's been
explained to me but I still don't get it. Does anyone have a good example?

PhoenixAcres · 07-07-2017, 02:27 PM

You're not alone! I'm sure a lot of people have no idea what they mean. I didn't even know until a few years ago.

Basically, I would describe them as widely-spread photos and graphics illustrating relatable and/or humorous experiences or messages, usually with references to popular culture to make them even more specific and confusing to most other people.

I can't find a perfect example but chances are you've seen them before, even if you don't know what they're called.

Foggy · 07-07-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MISST3

Am I the only one that does not understand what a meme is? It's been
explained to me but I still don't get it. Does anyone have a good example?

Meme - A humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users.

JamesG · 07-07-2017, 03:34 PM

Actress Laura Dern embraces her memes, even though she doesn't understand them.

http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/07/laura-de...t-enlightened/

AB · 07-07-2017, 03:42 PM

Here's a Munsters/Donald Trump political meme. And also a paranormal meme. They're usually pretty humorous.

MISST3 · 07-08-2017, 08:58 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I guess I'll watch a few and see if there's a
common theme, maybe that will them more understandable.

07-07-2017, 12:12 PM	#1
MISST3 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Posts: 32,762	What is a Meme?? Am I the only one that does not understand what a meme is? It's been explained to me but I still don't get it. Does anyone have a good example?

07-07-2017, 02:27 PM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	You're not alone! I'm sure a lot of people have no idea what they mean. I didn't even know until a few years ago. Basically, I would describe them as widely-spread photos and graphics illustrating relatable and/or humorous experiences or messages, usually with references to popular culture to make them even more specific and confusing to most other people. I can't find a perfect example but chances are you've seen them before, even if you don't know what they're called.
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07-07-2017, 03:42 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Here's a Munsters/Donald Trump political meme. And also a paranormal meme. They're usually pretty humorous. Attached Images

07-07-2017, 03:34 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,049	Actress Laura Dern embraces her memes, even though she doesn't understand them. http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/07/laura-de...t-enlightened/

07-08-2017, 08:58 PM	#6
MISST3 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Posts: 32,762	Thanks everyone for your input. I guess I'll watch a few and see if there's a common theme, maybe that will them more understandable.