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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.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's worth realizing some people do not want to be cheered up. My understanding is the misery, for lack of a better word, is more comforting to many as it reminds them of when they were young (or they emulate what they saw around them as children)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It’s worth realizing some people do not want to be cheered up.

I get that 100% and, although I am sure I made the mistake before, I am trying hard to understand and respect these boundaries

I am just saying I believe wearing such a pin to avoid people would have a noticeable cobra effect

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Ahh I get u now. Yeah, that's totally true