Some memes are easy, some memes need an explanation. Fortunately this one comes with context - highly convenient. Perhaps we should be pushing for legislation to make this mandatory. Big Meme has had free reign for too long

  • boonhet@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    They only become memes when they start spreading. They’re always image macros.

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        1 year ago

        That’s true. This IS now a meme.

        What grinds my gears is when people say “I made this meme” when first sharing their image macro. It’s not a meme and it might never be one. Or it could be huge.

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          1 year ago

          You’re right. Maybe there ought to be a term for an attempt at a meme. Maybe a “proto meme”?