History Main / MemeticMutation

Sociology notwithstanding, on the {{Internet}}, a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av2e "meme"]] (pronounced "meem") is usually described as a catchy derivative of some aspect of pop culture, [[TheParody parodied]] and [[SeenItAMillionTimes repeated]] over and over. If not used ''carefully'', [[DiscreditedMeme it can get to the point that its origins and original meaning become muddled and completely mutilated beyond any point of recognition or humor]]. It can even be WrongfullyAttributed. It's essentially a cross between a catchphrase and an inside joke.

* Memes/VideoGames[[/index]] and VisualNovels[[index]]

Sociology notwithstanding, on the {{Internet}}, a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av2e "meme"]] (pronounced "meem") is usually described as a catchy derivative of some aspect of pop culture, [[TheParody parodied]] and [[SeenItAMillionTimes repeated]] over and over. If not used carefully, [[DiscreditedMeme it can get to the point that its origins and original meaning become muddled and completely mutilated beyond any point of recognition or humor]]. It can even be WrongfullyAttributed. It's essentially a cross between a catchphrase and an inside joke.

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->''"Most of what is unusual about man can be summed up in one word: 'culture'. I use the word not in its snobbish sense, but as a scientist uses it. Cultural transmission is analogous to genetic transmission in that, although basically conservative, it can give rise to a form of evolution."''

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If you'd like to keep up with the memes of the day, go to [[http://ohinternet.com/Main_Page Oh Internet]] or KnowYourMeme, or [[http://www.lurkmore.com/wiki/Main_Page The LURKMORE Wiki]] ({{NSFW}}), or the fine folks at [[http://www.encyclopediadramatica.se Encyclopedia Dramatica]] (even more NSFW). These are all examples of great resources for the memes themselves and the enigmatic culture around them, but beware the interstitials. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned. On the other hand, if you just want to learn who starts many of these, see FountainOfMemes. These are probably the most common source of SurrealHumor.

* FauxtivationalPoster

* MemeticPsychoPath

If you'd like to keep up with the memes of the day, go to [[http://ohinternet.com/Main_Page Oh Internet]] or KnowYourMeme, or [[http://www.lurkmore.com/wiki/Main_Page The LURKMORE Wiki]] ({{NSFW}}), or the fine folks at [[http://www.encyclopediadramatica.se Encyclopedia Dramatica]] (even more NSFW). These are all examples of great resources for the memes themselves and the enigmatic culture around them, but beware the interstitials. YouHaveBeenWarned. On the other hand, if you just want to learn who starts many of these, see FountainOfMemes. These are probably the most common source of SurrealHumor.

* [[Memes/AnimatedFilm Film - Animated]]
* [[Memes/{{Film}} Film - Live Action=]]

* Memes/{{Film}}

When adding to one of the subpages, please write the meme, then add the explanation of the meme inside a [[Sandbox/NotesAndLabelnotes labelnote]] titled "Explanation." [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is just the example. Follow it this way.[[/labelnote]]

* StepThreeProfit

* WebOriginal/TrollPhysics

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* WebOriginal/{{LOLcats}}

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* {{Lolcats}}

* Blog/{{Creamsicle}}

* {{Creamsicle}}

* InSovietRussiaTropeMocksYou

* Memes/{{Sports}}