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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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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 17 points 11 months ago

I totally get this. I think when something really serious is happening, I automatically suppress emotions in order to stay functional, but when something that's ultimately not a big deal happens, I feel like it's "safe" to be upset about it.

[–] Anamana@feddit.de 5 points 11 months ago

Thing is if you'd panic, you'd probably actually die

[–] 58008@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

It's the paper cut law.

Having your leg wrenched off at the thigh by a syphilitic alligator: 8/10

Banging the back of your head on the corner of the open cupboard door as you stand up from a crouch: 11/10