A meme is something that cannot be described in a mere sentence. It is a phenomenon that defies rational boundaries and basic reasoning. I suppose it's a trend of sorts, but in reality it's something between a trend and a zeitgeist. A Meme is described on the internet as "a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users", but can be much more. It can be an event or a topic or really anything that becomes re-used, and sometimes it evolves into something new so fast you might not be able to recognize it afterward. Memes can rise and slowly gather fame, or they can skyrocket to the very top in days. It's a process that is as infinitely varied as the evolutionary path of life itself.
Trying to define a meme though is like trying to define exactly what consciousness is. You can do it in a rudimentary sense, but there are so many sub-genres and different uses that it's tricky if not impossible. My advice is to do the research yourself and build your own definition. That's probably the best way.
Trying to define a meme though is like trying to define exactly what consciousness is. You can do it in a rudimentary sense, but there are so many sub-genres and different uses that it's tricky if not impossible. My advice is to do the research yourself and build your own definition. That's probably the best way.
Bob: "Yo m8 look at this new meme I just made."
Joe: "That has 5 views and no one has reposted it. I'm pretty sure it needs to be popular first."
Bob: "Maybe it's a spicy underground meme."
Joe: "Did you just make that up?"
Bob: "Maybe, maybe not. I could have just randomly created a term to explain myself, but odds are someone else has already used this excuse elsewhere in the world, and if enough people do that then perhaps the term itself is a meme, which may also mean that whatever the subject of the meme term is is also designated as a meme in some shape or form."
Joe: "The fuck?"
Joe: "That has 5 views and no one has reposted it. I'm pretty sure it needs to be popular first."
Bob: "Maybe it's a spicy underground meme."
Joe: "Did you just make that up?"
Bob: "Maybe, maybe not. I could have just randomly created a term to explain myself, but odds are someone else has already used this excuse elsewhere in the world, and if enough people do that then perhaps the term itself is a meme, which may also mean that whatever the subject of the meme term is is also designated as a meme in some shape or form."
Joe: "The fuck?"
by Darksack100 May 7, 2017
Get the mememug. An Internet meme (/mi m/ meem) is an activity, concept, catchphrase or piece of media which spreads, often as mimicry, from person to person via the Internet. Some examples include posting a photo of people lying down in public places (called "planking") and uploading a short video of people dancing to the Harlem Shake.
A meme is "an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture". An Internet meme may take the form of an image (typically an image macro), hyperlink, video, website, or hashtag. It may be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling. These small movements tend to spread from person to person via social networks, blogs, direct email, or news sources. They may relate to various existing Internet cultures or subcultures, often created or spread on various websites, or by Usenet boards and other such early-internet communications facilities. Fads and sensations tend to grow rapidly on the Internet, because the instant communication facilitates word-of-mouth transmission.
A meme is "an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture". An Internet meme may take the form of an image (typically an image macro), hyperlink, video, website, or hashtag. It may be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling. These small movements tend to spread from person to person via social networks, blogs, direct email, or news sources. They may relate to various existing Internet cultures or subcultures, often created or spread on various websites, or by Usenet boards and other such early-internet communications facilities. Fads and sensations tend to grow rapidly on the Internet, because the instant communication facilitates word-of-mouth transmission.
by Thats_kinda_hot March 9, 2017
Get the Mememug. by Whooda hoe? Idaho January 16, 2018
Get the Memed-onmug. The most legendary word amongst humankind. Just one quick tip, never explain it to your parents/grandparents.
by 1234imatyourdoor5678 December 5, 2018
Get the Mememug. 98% of the internet
by memeist_boi October 11, 2020
Get the Mememug. Something that some people watch every single day... some people think it's stupid to even think that a frog screeching is funny... but I know the true meaning of memes.
It all started will this on the internet... and he takes a awful picture of himself... and puts a horrible background on it, then he typed with the words, "when you keep your phone with you at night, but your say to give it to them." Then he plasted the picture of him... and sent it to facebook... that was in 2012... now were are in 2019 saying stuff like, " ME AND THE BOYS AT THREE AM LOOKIN FOR BEANS" The is the peak of humanity...
It all started will this on the internet... and he takes a awful picture of himself... and puts a horrible background on it, then he typed with the words, "when you keep your phone with you at night, but your say to give it to them." Then he plasted the picture of him... and sent it to facebook... that was in 2012... now were are in 2019 saying stuff like, " ME AND THE BOYS AT THREE AM LOOKIN FOR BEANS" The is the peak of humanity...
by Kaytorn June 15, 2019
Get the MEMESmug. 