Taking something from the internet out of context in a way that makes it funny but still makes sense. Usually a picture but it can be anything: video, audio, a quote, a word, etc.
-A social phenomenon that involves a phrase, drawing, photo, or video capable of self replication via by comedy, horror, or other mediums through social networks or circles.
Meme stems from the word Memetic which means “an idea that spreads like a virus. Sometimes propagating in spite of truth and logic.” A memetic idea is an idea that spreads whether it wants to or not, it’s unknown when the word “meme” was first coined or phrased but it’s likely first mentioned Richard Dawkins 1976 book “The Selfish Gene”
A term commonly used among old people or people who don't use the internet often to call "meme". If someone calls a meme "mémé," it's either a joke or it's their first time using the term "meme". Mémés are commonly heard in "Old people react to meme" videos.
Old man: "What is that? A... m... Mé... Mémé?"
Grandayy: "No, it's a meme"