memes
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How Meme Factories are Crafting Public Health Messaging
Memes might seem like they emerge “naturally”, circulated by like-minded social media users and independently generating momentum. But successful memes often don’t happen by accident. I’ve spent the past two years studying the history and culture of “meme factories”, especially in Singapore and Malaysia. Meme factories are a coordinated network of creators or accounts who…
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We Need Insanity Wolf Now More Than Ever
Thanks to the coronavirus, spending hours upon hours—if not full days—indoors is quickly becoming the new normal for folks across the country. Some Gizmodo staffers have their own ways of dealing with the new stress from being shut-in, I’ve always been partial to spending hours browsing what’s left of the old, shitty internet, image macros…
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Depression Memes May Be A Coping Mechanism For People With Mental Illness
Internet memes are a bit like an inside joke you share with the entire internet. People can share experiences, opinions, and feelings easily by using an image that has a funny or relatable caption. While memes are usually light-hearted, many social media sites and forums are increasingly playing host to communities that share so-called depressive…
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How Hitler Memes Made Their Way Around The World And Into The Fair Work Commission Courtroom
In September, the Fair Work commission rejected an unfair dismissal claim by a BP worker who made a Downfall video meme about his boss. Fair Work called it “inappropriate and offensive”.