Introduction
Are you confused about memes or not sure what a meme is? You are not the only one. Don’t worry, we are here to help you.
What exactly are memes?
Removal can be difficult. If we were to definitively define online memes, we would say that they are visual images or other content that spread from person to person and often adapt to the process.
Usually, memes are pictures or videos that can be remixed and shared online. If you’re using social media, you’ve probably liked one on Instagram or laughed at one on Facebook.
Memes are inherently flexible. Everything can be “memes” – a quote, a song, a grumpy cat, a video of Boris Johnson hidden in the fridge, or a staircase Joaquin Phoenix dances in The Joker. Then it focuses on something else that people could talk about.
In other words, you take an idea and connect it to something popular or familiar, usually for fun.
Where do they come from?
The term was invented in 1976 by scientist Richard Dawkins in his book
is so easy with strangers – in fact, that we are a selfish gene based on the ancient Greek word “mimeme”, which means something imitated. He shortened it to a short “meme” and used it to describe everything – from an accent to a certain word to an earwig – like a kind of cultural virus by the population.
When the internet arrived, memories could spread much faster. New technologies have made it easier for people to edit photos and videos and share themselves by creating:
Why don’t I find it funny?
Many of them are not funny or just plain fun for those who get involved in the prank. It is difficult to predict what a successful meme is. Making paper is like throwing wet paper against the wall and seeing what sticks. Sometimes you stay so good, usually because it affects something that everyone is talking about or thinking about: going viral.
If you feel like everyone is laughing at a joke you don’t understand, it’s best to ignore the original meaning and focus on the new one. For example, our meme is not about fighting athletes. It’s a visual joke about what it’s like to be late for a meeting. It’s not funny and probably wouldn’t stick to the wall, but you got the idea.
Are They are harmless?
Most memes are funny and harmless. But like everything else on the Internet, there are downsides. Something fun for one may not be fun for the other, and it is important to make your child understand that it is best not to offend groups or individuals, even if it is not the original intention.
What if my child is memeing themselves?
Young people often make humorous and ironic memes about themselves. Memes are generally due to or making fun of us. There is a risk that attempts to convey a difficult or difficult situation may become a bit grim, for example due to mental health.
These auto-ironic memes are generally considered a joke. There can be serious seriousness, and perhaps the meme is a useful indirect way of expressing feelings. However, if you are concerned that your child is creating or sharing dark memes as a sign of serious distress, you can bring up the topic by discussing which memes you find funny and why. Trying memes can make your eyes roll, but talking about them together can encourage your child to open up.
What if I still don’t find it funny?
Your kid won’t find all the memes funny either. Watching memes is one step to keep up with trends, challenges, and jokes on the viral Internet. This will help you and your child be more resilient on the Internet.
