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Post memes here.

A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


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[–] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Never knew this was an American thing?

[–] JPJones@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It isn't. We do it, but it didn't come from here.

[–] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

From what I've experienced, we aren't particularly hardcore about it either. I think I've seen maybe 2 wishing wells in my entire life?