Today, we’re looking at the epic.like.bro Instagram page. The name may suggest masculinity, but it features memes for everyone to enjoy. Scroll long enough, and you may find at least one that best relates to you. But we’ve picked out some of the posts that caught our attention. If you’re having a lethargic day, let this list be your pick-me-up. Dawkins defined a meme as an idea, style, or behavior that spreads within a culture. “(1) Copy-fidelity: the possibility that the thing in question can be accurately copied; (2) Fecundity, the speed at which the thing is replicated; (3) Longevity, or staying power.” Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor Limor Shifman shares a similar sentiment. “A text that just spreads well, and a lot of people see it, is not a meme,” Shifman told BBC. “It’s viral. But if a lot of people create their own versions then it becomes a group of texts and then it’s a meme.” “We can see not just the new ways people do things or the new ways people express themselves in public but also some of the themes, some of the anxieties or desires people have. All of these complex issues are reflected in things like memes.” “You don’t have to necessarily be embedded in internet subculture to understand what it’s saying. And the final thing I think is, it’s the most basic thing but it’s very hard to replicate, is that it should be fun to look at, and fun to share.” “[Memes] unsettle power balances and allow normal people to express their voice, to express their anxieties. On the other hand… memes could also be forces of governments, they’re now used by powerful corporations, they’re also used by extremists of all kinds.” Another meme poked fun at Russia’s neighboring countries, insinuating how much of a headache it must be to live within the region. “They’re neutral modes of communication. You can make meaning out of memes depending on what you want to express,” Gadip says. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
