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A meme 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.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


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[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The Internet used to be better

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Before money ruined it all.

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

... you thought harlem shake was better?

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

IMO, not specifically Harlem shake, no, but Harlem shake was a product of the Internet in its prime.

IDK if that makes any sense

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I agree. It was bolder (for its time), it was carefree, and it had the thrill of exploring new territory. I miss Vine goddamn it.

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

IMO, there's no reason that vine needed to be shut down. There's so many ways to monetize that kind of platform, and they basically said "we can't figure it out" and closed up shop.