Some memes are easy, some memes need an explanation. Fortunately this one comes with context - highly convenient. Perhaps we should be pushing for legislation to make this mandatory. Big Meme has had free reign for too long
this post was submitted on 18 Sep 2023
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Inb4 not a meme but an image macro
Perhaps we should also be pushing for tighter restrictions on meme classification as well.
Memes don't kill people.
Image macros are a form of meme
They only become memes when they start spreading. They're always image macros.
If you've seen it but didn't make it, it has spread
damn
That's true. This IS now a meme.
What grinds my gears is when people say "I made this meme" when first sharing their image macro. It's not a meme and it might never be one. Or it could be huge.
You're right. Maybe there ought to be a term for an attempt at a meme. Maybe a "proto meme"?