One of the first viral memes happened all the way back in 1996. “Dancing Baby” or “Baby Cha-Cha-Cha,” a 3D animation of a baby dancing, hence the name, became a sensation in the late 1990s. Some say that this exact meme shifted the way internet users started engaging with online content.
She confessed that while spending time online, she sees memes quite often. It could be because she follows some pages that either create or post memes. Or maybe memes have simply become an irreplaceable part of the internet culture. They tend to reflect current events and pop culture. This makes them a great way of discussing either lighthearted or serious topics in a relatable and captivating way.
Serious ideas can be expressed through memes as well. In fact, there have been many times when they have been used as a political tool. The most current major example is Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. When British singer Charli XCX tweeted that “Kamala IS brat,” the Harris campaign’s official Twitter page didn’t wait long before changing their backdrop to symbolize brat green. Gerda agrees that memes are an irreplaceable part of internet culture. In her opinion memes are the things that drastically shape the way the internet is. “Without them, it wouldn’t be the same.” As the answers on this Quora thread suggest, memes are here to stay. This brings us to the meme account on Instagram that’s currently called “Lasting Meme.” While we cannot guarantee how long the memes shared on this page will last, we can guarantee that they’re funny. And sometimes that’s all we want from a meme, isn’t it? What kind of meme topics do you like the most? Share with us in the comments!
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