Memeshave remained relevant in this fast-moving digital world. Many other trends have come and gone, but theseeasily crafted imageswith funny one-liner texts continue to be a mode of communication and expression for people online.It’s likely why online communities like theFunny Memessubreddit continue to thrive. With 1.1 million members and counting, these people are so far living up to the page’s profile that says, “Where Laughter Lives.”We’ve picked outthe best memesthat touch on almost every facet of life, from being a kid in the ‘90s to the disparities in a romantic relationship. As you scroll through, you may find at least one or two to relate with.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Memeshave remained relevant in this fast-moving digital world. Many other trends have come and gone, but theseeasily crafted imageswith funny one-liner texts continue to be a mode of communication and expression for people online.
It’s likely why online communities like theFunny Memessubreddit continue to thrive. With 1.1 million members and counting, these people are so far living up to the page’s profile that says, “Where Laughter Lives.”
We’ve picked outthe best memesthat touch on almost every facet of life, from being a kid in the ‘90s to the disparities in a romantic relationship. As you scroll through, you may find at least one or two to relate with.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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One possible reason memes remain relevant today is because they have become an effective form of self-expression. As psychology professorDr. Constance de Saint Laurentexplains, memes allow us to express our imperfections.“Memes are often an invitation to stop taking ourselves so seriously,” Dr. de Saint Laurent wrote inan articlefor the Maynooth University website, adding that a meme’s shareability makes it a communal experience.
One possible reason memes remain relevant today is because they have become an effective form of self-expression. As psychology professorDr. Constance de Saint Laurentexplains, memes allow us to express our imperfections.
“Memes are often an invitation to stop taking ourselves so seriously,” Dr. de Saint Laurent wrote inan articlefor the Maynooth University website, adding that a meme’s shareability makes it a communal experience.
Another reason memes haven’t gone out of style is their ability to draw on the current cultural schema. People create memes to construct narratives about current events.According tomedia psychology expertDr. Pam Rutledge, memes can digest complex ideas and translate them into “short-form cultural commentaries.” They can also “humanize and simplify conflict.”
Another reason memes haven’t gone out of style is their ability to draw on the current cultural schema. People create memes to construct narratives about current events.
According tomedia psychology expertDr. Pam Rutledge, memes can digest complex ideas and translate them into “short-form cultural commentaries.” They can also “humanize and simplify conflict.”
“Memes bring levity to the intensity of what we are experiencing,” Scanlon wrote in an article forMedium, adding that these images also hold enough power to “take a step back and reconsider.”
Because they are presented in a lighthearted and often humorous way, educators have used memes to deliver information to their students. A2024 paperpublished in the Journal of Science & Justice concluded that memes not only boost a student’s interest in taught content but also help them retain knowledge better.
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