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Key · 04-16-2017, 11:56 AM

You guys ever think about the fact that the most consistent and applicable way to showcase how you feel about something is through the use of memes? I often wonder how we ever got to the point in this life where memes are more accurate and aesthetically pleasing than an article you read online. I'm also interested in hearing about people's opinions about the use of creating memes as a creative medium of dealing with a tragedy. Back in the 90's or even way before that, people would never have thought that if something like the United Airlines story happened, that there would be internet memes either showing the distaste for it, or to create a comedic medium. Even adults are able to find some form of enjoyment out of memes that display things like tragedies and happenings in the world. Do we use this medium as a sort of catharsis to keep us away from being truly affected by the world today? Is it considered a problem?

Do we in this day and age typically look for a laugh in a bad situation, or are memes more offensive than they are helpful?

Feel free to use this thread about your own experiences with memes and the nature behind them.

04-16-2017, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Memes: A Look Into This New Common Form of Media You guys ever think about the fact that the most consistent and applicable way to showcase how you feel about something is through the use of memes? I often wonder how we ever got to the point in this life where memes are more accurate and aesthetically pleasing than an article you read online. I'm also interested in hearing about people's opinions about the use of creating memes as a creative medium of dealing with a tragedy. Back in the 90's or even way before that, people would never have thought that if something like the United Airlines story happened, that there would be internet memes either showing the distaste for it, or to create a comedic medium. Even adults are able to find some form of enjoyment out of memes that display things like tragedies and happenings in the world. Do we use this medium as a sort of catharsis to keep us away from being truly affected by the world today? Is it considered a problem? Do we in this day and age typically look for a laugh in a bad situation, or are memes more offensive than they are helpful? Feel free to use this thread about your own experiences with memes and the nature behind them.