Internet Meme Culture | Mackenzie Finklea | TEDxUTAustin

Internet Memes. It's funny how something so inherently silly can not only be examined academically but also make a lasting impact on people's lives. From Internet popularity to community building and even college rejections, Internet memes have become an integral part of American culture. Find out what they are, how they spread, and why you should care about them!

[moon]

"so I had a meme go a little bit viral once..."
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[Kid___A]

I bet she makes "obligatory thanks for the gold" edits.

[Ender_Nova]

"it will effect how we communicate in the future"

_looks over at how the area 51 memes gained traction and actually had people show up on the agreed date and even got the military somewhat concerned_

yeah i think it does

[CORIOLANVS]

i bet she writes jokes for amy schumer

[Gypsy_Wyrm]

never thought id listen to a boring and unfunny tedtalk about memes

[Vaith]

Her shoes were so close to her skin tone I spent half the video wondering if she was wearing boots or pumps.

[MeaganTX]

Very interesting! Thanks for giving an engaging talk about something we don't really think twice about. Who has ever thought of the psychology and history of internet memes?? Definitely not me. Nicely done!

[SuperOriginal_Name]

So if I know memes well, I’m technically cultured...?

[shaunakaphale]

why is it said that memes are psychologically unhealthy?

[jahyeet]

She’s the kind of person to make “only at Miller grove” memes

[teombe]

It’s funny how the turn of phrase “If everyone was jumping off a bridge, would you jump too?” Is in of itself a meme! Because all mothers say this 😭

[alycias]

This was not the audience for this talk, but I enjoyed every second of it. As i too, like your brother, am 16

[alycias]

only clicked the video cause i knew i saw the egg in the thumbnail

[alphaomega]

That feel when you realize that one day spongebob memes wont be culturally relevant anymore, or at best - boomer- / hipster-tier memes

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[JanardhanChikkannaprofile]

13:01 babies Laugh because they don't know what else to do
13:15 And adults!

[frantheman]

These people do not understand memes at all :/

[honestreviews]

I too make memes, she said they are masterpieces, *I AM CRYING*

[zigaudrey]

In the old days, internet meme are fun joke you reuse and twist. Nowadays, they become a form of mockery that I won't become one but at the same time, want.

Internet meme is like an electronic toothbrush: you take a banal thing and twist into a viral thing it is beyond insanity.

[JermaineSam]

She seems like the kind of lady that would say "jiggy" to try to be hip.

[catalysthypnosis]

Liberal arts degree I was Left feeling that I accomplished something but in reality I had accomplished nothing