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  1. Jul 13, 2022 · Memes are a cultural shorthand that, like all forms of communication, evolve with those who use them. Nobody can claim to know or understand every single meme that exists. There are simply...

    • Jon Martindale
  2. Mar 20, 2024 · Memes have come a long way in the past 20-plus years. Here's a brief history of their evolution and a comprehensive guide to defining them.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MemeMeme - Wikipedia

    A meme ( / miːm /; MEEM) [1] [2] [3] is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme. [4] A meme acts as a unit for carrying cultural ideas, symbols, or practices, that can be transmitted from one mind to ...

  4. Apr 20, 2023 · A meme is a concept or idea that spreads virally from person to person. The most popular memes are usually found on the internet and may be images, videos, phrases, or hashtags. They often convey a humorous point of view, cultural reference, or satirical message. How does a meme work?

  5. Apr 1, 2018 · The term “meme” comes from evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. For Dawkins, cultural ideas were no different than genes—concepts that had to spread themselves from brain to brain as...

  6. May 16, 2024 · A meme is a virally transmitted image embellished with text, usually sharing pointed commentary on cultural symbols, social ideas, or current events. A meme is typically a photo or video, although sometimes it can be a block of text.

  7. Oct 13, 2022 · A meme is something, like a photo or video, that can be spread from person-to-person, altered and repeated over time within a cultural context.