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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

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[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Image macros are a form of meme

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They only become memes when they start spreading. They're always image macros.

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you've seen it but didn't make it, it has spread

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

You're right. Maybe there ought to be a term for an attempt at a meme. Maybe a "proto meme"?