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meme tax

The additional cost you pay for a thing, which appeared in a popular meme through the internet and can boost your popularity on social networks by leeching on that meme hype.
jim: I wan't to buy nokia 3310
carrie: Nah, bro it's not good now you will be paying meme tax
by HadCZ December 30, 2017
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Meme Tax

/mēm taks/ A compulsory contribution of cultural elements such as humorous images, videos, or text, which are submitted to the given individual’s internet group or page which they are a part of.

Meme Tax is particularly prominent in shitposting groups to ensure a steady flow of content as well as expectation relief and hierarchical contrast for the Meme Lords posting high-quality original content. Any member with an outstanding Meme Tax balance is a Lurker until their debt has been paid in full.
"The newest member of the _____posting group has not paid their Meme Tax and has no legal claim to an opinion."
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