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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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[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 25 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I’m just curious because I’m Jewish and I don’t know of any Jews who would find this offensive.

If the plane was rubbing its hands together and yelling “oy vey shut it down” I’d probably hear a dog whistle somewhere. Still wouldn’t get offended tho. I’d just know they’re a special type of moron.

[–] 4am@lemm.ee 13 points 8 months ago

That’s more of a Mel Brooks line anyway 😉

[–] SuspiciousUser@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah, this feels like silliness rather than malice.