Internet meme
An internet meme is a phrase, video, or picture that is shared across the Internet.[1]
Traits
Internet memes are based on the concept of a meme. A meme is a piece of information that is spread between groups, often changing when it is spread.[2]
Internet Meme Media
- Graph SIR model without vital dynamics.svg
Internet memes propagate in a similar pattern to infectious disease, as shown by this SIR model. The pattern, as depicted in red, shows an initial spike in popularity followed by a gradual taper to obscurity.
- CatLolCatExample.jpg
Step into her office now.*Original photo here.*Update: Welcome, cheezburgers. More info on this macro here.
- Doge meme example.jpg
An example of the Doge meme, popular in 2013 and similar in style to earlier lolcats
- Deep fried meme.jpg
Deep fried version of Joos van Craesbeeck's "A Man Surprised".*This file was derived from: Joos van Craesbeeck - A Man Surprised.jpg:
- Thousand yard stare meme.png
The "Thousand Yard Stare Meme", which was popular in 2023
- John Maino performs the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.jpg
A person performing the Ice Bucket Challenge
This image macro is in the public domain in the United States as the background was taken by the Department of Agriculture.
References
- ↑ Willingham, AJ (25 July 2023). What was the first meme? A critical question, answered (sort of). https://www.cnn.com/us/first-meme-ever-cec. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Benveniste, Alexis (2022-01-26). "The Meaning and History of Memes". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/crosswords/what-is-a-meme.html. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
