Similar to the straw man argument, a straw meme is a logical fallacy presented in image form. Typical use is to assign misrepresented, exaggerated or completely false characteristics to an opposing viewpoint and then attack these characteristics instead of the actual viewpoint.
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Straw meme examples:
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
by Screaming Back August 7, 2012
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Get the Localised Meme mug.A type of multi-frame image in which a lackluster or overused meme is replicated with poorer graphical fidelity but increased verbosity successive times to the point where it is difficult to understand the meme without the original context. Also called 'meme corruption' or 'progressively verbose meme'.
Captions of an increasingly verbose meme:
Frame 1: It's high noon
Frame 2: The time is 12pm.
Frame 3: The grandfather clock currently displays a reading of twelve o'clock post meridian.
Frame 4: It has become increasingly apparent to me that due to the rotation of Earth relative to the Sun, the current "time" as defined by Ancient Egyptians via the decan system is denoted by the numerical value "twelve" of the clock, signalling that the Sun is at the highest point in the sky.
Frame 1: It's high noon
Frame 2: The time is 12pm.
Frame 3: The grandfather clock currently displays a reading of twelve o'clock post meridian.
Frame 4: It has become increasingly apparent to me that due to the rotation of Earth relative to the Sun, the current "time" as defined by Ancient Egyptians via the decan system is denoted by the numerical value "twelve" of the clock, signalling that the Sun is at the highest point in the sky.
by Jianhuren December 27, 2016
Get the increasingly verbose meme mug.When you try to send your daughter on Dr. Phil to try to fix her but she ends up becoming an internet sensation #memenials #howbahdah
by haileyjaye January 25, 2017
Get the Memenials mug.A “core memory” is a reference from the Pixar film Inside Out. Core memories are created when a person experiences a certain event that defines one of their behavioral traits. They’re stored inside the brain, in glowing orbs.
“But the really important ones are here. I don't want to get too technical, but these are called Core Memories. Each one came from a super important moment in Riley's life, like when she first scored a goal. That was so amazing! And each core memory powers a different aspect of Riley's personality. Like Hockey Island.”
―Joy, opening narration
―Joy, opening narration
by Rook Castle August 28, 2021
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by Hearshotkid_2113 June 8, 2018
Get the Memesmith mug.There are many memes who have tragically died. Memes used to have a long lifespan, such as doge,grumpy cat, and other memes. They survived up to 3 years without wavering in popularity. Now memes tend to have a lifespan of a month if they are lucky such as Ugandan Knuckles and Moth.It seems the meme lifespan is slowly decreasing due to many variables including the now fast spreading of memes through Reddit,tumblr, and discord.
by Sockth December 12, 2018
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