All ur viral phenomena
  • To think about viral median and what causes viral phenomena
  • To explore meme cultures
  • To consider art and longevity in a period of media saturation
What does it mean to go viral?
  • Something that is popular on social media
  • Something that people can relate to
  • Viral- meaning virus, something contagious
What is viral phenomena?
“Viral phenomena are objects or patterns that are able to replicate themselves or convert other objects into copies of themselves when these objects are exposed to them. They get their name from the way that viruses spread.”
What is a meme?
Something that is taken out of its original context e.g. a photo/video and changed into something else for a different purpose. For a meme, not only could the context be changed, but text may be added to change the meaning or what is trying to be said.
Thinking about memes:
  • Do memes have clear social, political, or historical origins?
  • If not, what makes them popular?
  • Why do we meme?
  • What do memes tell us about modern life, both on and offline?
Hashtags actually have the power to build communities, bring awareness to social voids, and turn ideas into massive movements

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