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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by yogthos@lemmy.ml to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sure, the expectation for a meme is to have a bite sized idea in a humorous context. I feel like this kinda fits since it's small and easy to share. I guess flipping the question, why would you argue it's not a meme?

[–] vitaminka@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sure, the expectation for a meme is to have a bite sized idea in a humorous context.

ye, but what's the context here? idk who that guy is, so i don't get what the humorous part is, which was my main criticism point in the first place; maybe that's the thing i missed 🤷‍♀️

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't really know who the guy is either, but that's true for a lot of memes too. I agree that humor part is missing. I personally see that as a bonus. In my mind, memes are typically just modern versions of political propagana. For example, old school Bolshevik cartoons follow a similar format.

[–] vitaminka@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

In my mind, memes are typically just modern versions of political propagana. For example, old school Bolshevik cartoons follow a similar format.

yeah, good point actually, in that sense you prolly right 🤷‍♀️