What exactly is a meme?

Here's a deeper look into what exactly a meme is, the different types of memes, and some meme examples. Some a meme sticks around a while because it represents something timeless that continually rings true for people, such as parenthood. Other memes are specific to a specific event or idea.

When was meme first used?

In fact, author Richard Dawkins first used the word in his 1976 work The Selfish Gene. The book looked at evolution and used meme to describe an idea or behavior that spreads across people in a culture. When someone says meme nowadays, they're probably referring to an internet meme.

How do you make a meme?

Usually, the meme begins with the option of doing a task or drawing 25 Uno cards, with the picture of the man with several cards serving as the punchline. Meme creators would use this template to comically express things they would never want to do, even at a high cost.

Why are memes so popular?

Memes are a worldwide social phenomenon. The more a meme resonates with people, the more they'll share it and the farther it will spread. Memes are usually funny, but often that humor is injected with wry political or social commentary. Sometimes memes exist for shock value or to teach a life lesson.