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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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[–] okwhateverdude@lemmy.world 50 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Intonation. "Say" is used as a prompt to setup the word to mimic and the word to mimic is overemphasized and repeated. We've got built in mirror neurons that absorb this shit like a sponge.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

I think you nailed it

[–] vane@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

prompt babyneering