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[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 33 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Isnt the whole point of meme formats to be stolen and reused in creative ways?

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago

yes I think, but also, to capture the bits of message that are expressed in the meme, but not explicit, and to communicate the appropriately.

A meme is both the thing and the context of its use. What do you think you just fell out of a coconut tree?

[–] Dave2@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] pyre@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

agreed. that's the difference between stealing a joke format and a joke.

what's the difference between stealing $20K and stealing a meme?

one is highly immoral and should get you in serious trouble, and the other is just stealing a bit of money.

[–] TotallynotJessica@lemmy.world 28 points 2 months ago
[–] Zangoose@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago
[–] joyjoy@lemm.ee 17 points 2 months ago

When someone steals my meme

[–] lugal@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 months ago

Watch me stealing the meme!

[–] manucode@infosec.pub 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Coz you're having a good time, having a good time! You're burning through the sky, yeah!

You made this?

I made this.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I wish they would steal my memes. I'll even prime the pump :

[–] lemmy_get_my_coat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Jokes on you, I've stolen this meme now