Wiki: The term Internet meme (pronounced /ˈmiːm/, rhyming with "cream"[1]) is used to describe a concept that spreads quickly via the Internet.[2]
So a Meme is the kind of thing you get in an email from a friend, find on your FB news feed, or Stumble Upon. Notable Memes include:
David after the dentist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
Charlie bit me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM&feature=related
Starwars Kid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPPj6viIBmU
There are millions more. I have enjoyed memes for a long time but usually know very little of their origin, or even how I first came across them. Now, our problems are solved thanks to knowyourmeme.com. This site catalogs memes, which is nothing new, however it also has rather detailed information about the meme origin, it's evolution in internet pop culture, and even some info on how/why it is so popular.
So if you missed a good meme and want to catch up, or want to know some more about that weird youtube video you saw, check it out.
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