Q:

what is a meme?

A:

to put it shortly, a meme is an inside joke on the internet. here’s a definition:

Meme

noun: /miːm/

an idea that is passed from one member of society to another, not in the genes but often by people copying it.

Memes have a rich yet compact history. In a way, they have become a sort of language used on the internet to explain thoughts, jokes, and other ideas through humor in a visual way...

u can giv voiz to ur favurite cat

*you can share your sorrows without words*

you can recite your internal monologues

you can convey a sarcastic tone?
(please, show me how witty you are)

yöu can joke äbout the little things in life

YoU cAn MoCk WiThOuT gEtTiNg pHySiCaLlY aSsAuLtEd

you can use a familiar face to express your feels

Throughout its brief evolution, memes have become a way of communication over the internet. They allow us to overcome the challenge of speaking without a face - through the use of humor and visuals, we are able to virtually convey tones, thoughts, and opinions through our fingertips.

While memes certainly have the ability to divide, they have become a way of virtually bonding with others. Whether they brew in your group chat, plague your threads, or immerse from your mom’s Facebook page, you’re invited to be a part of an inside joke the moment you see it. A single chuckle can give you a sense of solidarity with other friends or strangers out there who share similar thoughts and experiences. In especially unstable times like these, they provide an outlet and space for sharing opinions and coping in this crazy world.

I’ll end this spiel with a little quote from one of the internet’s most beloved icons, Ke$ha:

“You have to have a sense of humor about life to get through it.”

thanks