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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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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Should they be considered sports then?

noun plural noun: sports 1. an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. "team sports such as baseball and soccer"

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

it can also mean

An activity providing diversion, entertainment, or fun; a pastime.

according to the oxford english dictionary

which makes it quite a bit more open ended