Antique Memes Roadshow

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A simpler time (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver to c/antiquememesroadshow

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[–] aulin 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

It annoys me that they specify humorous and internet, even if neither of them is required for something to be a meme. Any idea is a meme if it proves successful in spreading among other people.

[–] frostysauce 3 points 7 months ago

"I like Ike" was a meme from the election where Eisenhower became president.

[–] eeltech 2 points 7 months ago

That could be covered by the 2nd definition, I just didn't think it was relevant here: