{"id":31289,"date":"2024-05-23T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=31289"},"modified":"2026-03-04T01:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:37:09","slug":"meme","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/meme\/","title":{"rendered":"Meme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are a social media user, then meme is something you must definitely have heard about. We come across a lot of content online, that is funny, humorous and gets us <a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/rofl-rolling-on-the-floor-laughing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ROFL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/im-just-busting-out-laughing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJBOL<\/a>, LOL Or LMAO. This type of content that spreads rapidly on the internet and becomes part of the internet culture is known as a Meme. They can be posted in various forms like images, videos, texts and a combination of these elements. They often feature captions or themes that are easily recognizable and relatable to a wide audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_points_of_a_Meme_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Key points of a Meme &#8211; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Format &#8211; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This often includes image macros with texts overlaid usually at the top and bottom to create a humorous or relatable message. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular examples include &#8220;Success Kid&#8221; or &#8220;Distracted Boyfriend&#8221;. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short, looping videos or GIFs that capture funny or expressive moments, often with added text or commentary are also examples of a format. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text-based memes are simple text posts that convey a joke, pun or relatable scenario without accompanying images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-76.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31290\" width=\"363\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-76.png 751w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-76-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-76-150x147.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Characteristics &#8211;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Most memes rely on humour, whether through puns, satire, absurdity, or cultural references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are often relatable and capture the common experiences, emotions, or social phenomena that resonate with a broad audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They spread quickly and widely across social media platforms, often through shares, reposts, and adaptations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Categories &#8211;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>These can be either reaction memes, advice animals and surreal memes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples include Grumpy Cat, Facepalm and so on. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Creation and adaption &#8211;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Many memes are based on popular templates that users can customize with their own captions or variations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memes often evolve as people create variations, remixes, or parodies, adding new layers of humour or meaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Popular platforms &#8211;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reddit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twitter and Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TikTok<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-77.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31291\" width=\"357\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-77.png 741w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-77-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-77-150x142.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Summary &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meme is a very casual way of communicating. Many times people use it to share laughter and relevant stuff on social media. For example, the above memes in the images are too relevant, aren&#8217;t they? Memes are a dynamic and integral part of internet culture, continually evolving as new trends and cultural references emerge. They serve as a way for people to connect, communicate, and share humour in a digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other social media terms &#8211;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/mid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/rent-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent free<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/side-eye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Side Eye<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/that-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That Girl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/glossary\/valid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a social 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