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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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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 35 points 2 months ago (10 children)

But if it's a French place, they'll pronounce it wrong.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Ohio: Versailles (locally pronounced vur-sales)

[–] baltakatei@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Utah: Monticello (Italian, but locally pronounced “monta sell-oh”)

[–] TurtleTourParty@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago

Indiana pronounces their Monticello the same way

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