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A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


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[–] pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Probably on my list of reasons why I don't want to visit Japan

[–] Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 2 days ago

Ive been to Japan a few years ago and they always felt very friendly and welcoming. They're somewhat shy and awkward, but can't say I had any negative experience.

If you want to feel bad, go to Italy, especially Rome. Many Italians are super racist, hate tourists and are not afraid to hide it.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 10 points 2 days ago

You're going to face it anywhere you go. Don't let it hold you back. There's always a slight feeling of unease around those that are different from yourself. But not everyone turns it into a justification to hate. I saw this video 5 years ago about a guy going to Japan trying to track down the location of a meme image from the early internet. They ended up heading off to a smaller town that wasn't very touristy. Something that could go very badly. As some of the small towns like anywhere else can be very insular. But instead when they got there. Ended up spending the night chatting up an eager bar owner about Kurosawa and star wars.