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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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[–] The_v@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Copywrite like patents originally was a short period to give the creator time to capitalize on their work. It was meant to drive innovation but not stifle it with monopolization.

Then it was slowly changed from that to generational ownership and monopoly. Life plus 70 years is fucking stupid.

[–] mauvehed@feddit.mauve.haus 9 points 1 week ago

Thanks Disney!

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago