What is a meme and how do you use it?

This is the common usage we'll discuss here and builds on Dawkins's use of the term. A piece of media, often humorous, that spreads rapidly through the internet. With the instant communication that services like Twitter, Reddit, and similar allow us to perform online, it's no wonder that memes spread so quickly.

What is meme 1?

Full Definition of meme 1 : an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture Memes (discrete units of knowledge, gossip, jokes and so on) are to culture what genes are to life.

Are memes funny?

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. Other times a single photo or short video will generate hundreds of hilarious interpretations.

What are the easiest memes to understand?

Some memes are easier to understand than others. The easiest ones are known as “image macro” memes, which usually involve some sort of expressive image and block text. They’re emphatic and designed to help convey an emotional state in a manner that’s simple to understand. They acknowledge a shared experience between the creator and the viewer.