Internet memes are expressed in:
- One picture
- A series of still pictures
- An animated gif
- Captions to get point across
What are memes use them for?
Memes are made to express an idea or feeling. Some memes are made to be comical, while others are meant to convey some deeper meaning that words alone could not express. I will be linking popular posts found via the r/AdviceAnimals subreddit on reddit.com and imgur.com for the purposes of this discussion.
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” ― Ansel AdamsHow are memes used?
People use memes to express to the world, sometimes anonymously, things big and small that happen in life. Many times, they express minor annoyances, such as anti-piracy on legally obtained DVDs - http://imgur.com/Gzivvh4 - or having to wait 40 minutes for updates on games to load - http://i.imgur.com/m4Zyuwc.jpg. Sometimes memes can express embarrassment from awkward moments and paradoxes - http://i.imgur.com/S9ubkVT.jpg - or perhaps something that may me odd to share to people around you - http://www.livememe.com/3p3kdd. Memes can bring home a serious, yet obvious point with issues such what happened with the New York Police Department with #myNYPD - http://imgur.com/eSPn9MX.
In this Socially Awkward Penguin meme - http://imgur.com/lg9k4wx - this person believes hunting wild animals for food is more human than eating animals who are mistreated their entire lives. The awkward looking penguin is what bring homes the point that they feel like this may not be a socially accept thought that words cannot do alone.
Memes can even be used in a way to uplift others, such as this husband’s appreciation of how his wife handled her mother’s illness - http://www.livememe.com/3o6advl - or showing gratitude for the that let the person off to his grandfather’s funeral without a ticket -http://imgur.com/LqgvKTO.
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