this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2023
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Post memes here.

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.


Laittakaa meemejä tänne.

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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/memes@sopuli.xyz
 

Yeah... this community seems to be pretty much dead. Last time I'll be posting here. I will however be continuing to post at !memes@lemmy.world for those who care.

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[–] Dirk_Darkly@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This is a phenomenon I've observed across Lemmy. This platform has apparently attracted the attention of a subset of humans who are unfamiliar with the concept of jokes or sarcasm.

[–] sigmaklimgrindset@sopuli.xyz 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Ah yes, the good ol’ internet game of “are they a child, a troll, or just autistic?”

Sometimes it’s all three!