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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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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There's nothing Cheesy about the genuine technical marvel that was Buster Keaton doing slapstick cartoon shit in live action

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Seinfeld Effect in effect. :)

Kinda like Rodney Dangerfield. Masterclass entertainer, seems silly now with all the lesser imitations.

(For those not in the know, search "Dangerfield Carson show". Man was fast on his feet, on top of his prepared shtick.)