So in order to remind you that the universe isn’t fixated on hurting just you but is, in fact, after all of us, we invite you to take a look at the Instagram account ‘Neurodivergent Memes,’ which tackles everyday problems with a healthy dose of humor. These seemingly simple jokes can also be powerful tools for self-expression, social influence and even political subversion. Gerbaudo describes memes as a “sort of a ready-made language with many kinds of stereotypes, symbols, situations. A palette that people can use, much like emojis, in a way, to convey a certain content.” “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,” Gerbaudo added. Gerbaudo thinks that if you’re looking at a meme and “you get through the kind of enigma or mystery around that at face value” you are probably part of the group it is aimed at. “You understand [the] language, you understand the assumptions of the group,” he added. 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.
