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The Grinch has knee surgery tomorrow

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 2657 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Social media Humor Gen Z Internet Trends
  1. The blue Grinch knee surgery meme has become super popular online, especially among younger people on TikTok and Instagram. It's a funny way to bond over absurd humor and connect with others.
  2. This meme is part of a trend where simple, ironic jokes can create communities and even go viral. People enjoy the low-pressure environment of sharing memes like this.
  3. Interestingly, some people are trying to turn this meme into a cryptocurrency called 'knee coin' to make money off of its popularity. This shows how memes can sometimes become more than just jokes.

kitten corner: wanted: DOGE county sheriff

bad cattitude • 178 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
😂 Humor Comedy Satire Parody Internet culture Memes
  1. There is a playful theme of cats and dogs in this piece, highlighting some humorous competition between them. Cats seem to think they deserve more attention than dogs, creating a fun rivalry.
  2. The mention of 'DOGE county sheriff' suggests a lighthearted take on popular internet culture and memes, making it engaging to readers. It's funny to think about dogs being in charge in a town.
  3. The piece shows the connection of social media to modern life and interactions, like referencing a tweet shortly after another post. It teaches us that social media is fast and can spark quick conversations.

The memefication of the Olympics

The Leap • 339 implied HN points • 22 Aug 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Social media Sports Communication Entertainment
  1. Memes play a big role in how we experience events like the Olympics. Even if people don't watch, they can still feel connected through the memes circulating online.
  2. Social media is a main source of information and entertainment during major events. It allows people to stay updated without watching the events live.
  3. The way people engage with the Olympics has changed with technology. Memes are a fun and easy way to share moments and reactions from the games.
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Authentic. Confident. Provoked. We are all the things.

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza) | Sent every Tuesday • 1069 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visuals Memes Newsletter
  1. The newsletter is about being authentic, confident, and provoked, and it includes visual memes in addition to written content.
  2. The author creates visuals for Instagram based on the content of the newsletter, covering topics like gratitude, branding, and more.
  3. Readers can continue enjoying the newsletter by subscribing for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives.

Longer Meme

Do Not Research • 559 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Enlightenment Capitalism Spirituality
  1. Critiques societal norms and references Joker and Margaret Thatcher's views on society.
  2. Explores hypothetical scenarios about society's development with imaginative and detailed scenarios.
  3. Societyiftextwall is a project that delves into utopian ideals and historical questioning, aiming to counter negative memesphere trends.

My Internet: Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Embedded • 452 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Memes Art Podcasts
  1. Millennials are described as the enforcers of internet norms, likened to the role boomers play in society.
  2. Elamin Abdelmahmoud appreciates a wholesome and enjoyable For You page on TikTok, filled with heartwarming content.
  3. When it comes to creating content, Elamin feels uncertain about making TikToks due to struggles with the visual format, fearing he would abuse the 'Millennial pause.'

once upun a sunday memepool

bad cattitude • 91 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
😂 Humor Memes Jokes
  1. The post talks about dad jokes and humor battles with a playful tone.
  2. It emphasizes the importance of embracing humor and not taking things too seriously.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers, indicating exclusive content behind a paywall.

obscure memes sunday

bad cattitude • 94 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
😂 Humor Memes Comedy
  1. The post is about sharing obscure memes on Sundays and engaging a specific audience like quantum physicists or travel buffs.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers only, emphasizing exclusivity and value for those who choose to subscribe.
  3. The author trusts their audience to appreciate the humor in the memes shared, even if they are not widely understood.

Notes on 'No Nut November'

Many Such Cases • 399 implied HN points • 06 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Internet Trends Sexuality Memes Community Masculinity
  1. 'No Nut November' is a challenge where many men try to avoid ejaculation for a month. This challenge is often approached for fun, personal control, or even as a way to feel connected with their sexuality.
  2. Some men see this month as a chance to discuss and rethink their habits around sexuality, especially in relation to excessive porn use. They may recognize a need for change, even if they're unsure how to express it.
  3. The challenge may attract different motivations, including humor or serious intent, but it highlights a desire for self-discipline and a safe space to talk about these topics among peers.

sunday memepool

bad cattitude • 89 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
😂 Humor Memes
  1. The post discusses how people accuse cats of being unpredictable, but it suggests everyone is unpredictable in their own way.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers, offering an intriguing perspective on determinism and behavior.
  3. The post is part of a series called 'sunday memepool' on boriquagato.substack.com.

sunday memepool: unsung heroes

bad cattitude • 84 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
😂 Humor Memes Pets
  1. Cats are often considered unsung heroes and play a significant role in our lives.
  2. Sometimes a little gratitude towards these animals can go a long way.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, emphasizing exclusive content.

How things come to be as they are

Overthinking Everything • 349 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🔬 Science Evolution Biology Technology Memes Patterns
  1. The theory of evolution explains the existence, creation, and extinction of things based on modifications and combinations of existing entities.
  2. Evolutionary processes are not confined to biological organisms but also apply to technologies, ideas (memes), and even inanimate objects like rocks.
  3. Understanding evolutionary theory can help in generating plausible explanations for how things came to be and in devising actions to shape the desired outcomes.

sunday memepool

bad cattitude • 65 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
😂 Humor Memes Satire
  1. People worry that the world is getting too weird.
  2. The post encourages embracing the weirdness and suggests that things can always get weirder.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, highlighting exclusivity and directing readers to subscribe.

"Now is the Most Important Time"

SatPost by Trung Phan • 58 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Celebrities Entertainment Social media Film Memes
  1. Being present and focusing on the now is a common theme among successful individuals like Jensen Huang, Cillian Murphy, Michael Jordan, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey.
  2. Living in the present moment and minimizing rumination about the past or worries about the future is key to achieving goals and success.
  3. Although the concept of 'now is the most important time' may seem generic, it holds value in helping people stay focused and achieve their aspirations.

Memes and our metamodern condition

The Rectangle • 56 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Art Society Language
  1. Memes can be a reflection of our current cultural age, functioning as a microcosm of our metamodern condition.
  2. Metamodernism allows us to seamlessly flip between the eras of modernism and postmodernism, adapting to constant contradiction.
  3. Meme culture reflects how our relationship with art has evolved, with art living beyond its traditional medium and becoming a participatory, transformative experience.

The Greatest Meme Template Ever

SatPost by Trung Phan • 47 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Interviews Internet culture Film
  1. The meme template featuring Juan Joya Borja, also known as El Risitas, has gained immense popularity for its universal humor and captivating storytelling.
  2. Juan Joya Borja's infectious laughter in the meme is a key factor contributing to its widespread appeal, as laughter is a universal social bonding mechanism.
  3. The structure of El Risitas' story, following a narrative arc that gets progressively worse, adds to the meme's appeal and showcases the power of storytelling in humor.

11. The Magic of Mimesis and Memes

Insight Axis • 59 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Memes Ideas Desire Transmission Evolution
  1. Replicating memes requires creativity and the ability to extract the core idea from transmitted words or behaviors.
  2. Errors in meme replication are not purely mistakes but can include parts of the source person being transmitted along with the meme.
  3. Compelling memes shape desires and drive imitation, creating a connection between memetics and mimesis.

Blumhouse: The Hollywood Horror Hit Machine

SatPost by Trung Phan • 84 implied HN points • 13 May 23
🎭️ Culture Film Entertainment Business Memes Writing
  1. Constraints can lead to creativity in business models, as seen in Blumhouse Productions.
  2. Blumhouse's low-budget, high-return approach focuses on making multiple horror films with unique storytelling.
  3. Financial constraints in film production, like fewer speaking parts and limited locations, can result in creative and successful outcomes.

SpaceX's 5-Step Design Process

SatPost by Trung Phan • 79 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Innovation Engineering Memes AI
  1. SpaceX is working on a 5-step design process for their Starship rocket, focusing on rapid failure and iteration.
  2. SpaceX has achieved significant cost reductions in space travel through reusable rockets and plans to further reduce launch costs with their new Starship rocket.
  3. SpaceX's approach to rapid iteration and innovation differs from NASA's more conservative approach, allowing for quicker progress in space exploration.

Joshua Citarella: How to Plant a Meme

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 10 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Memes Influencer Online Communities Political Messaging Social influence
  1. Influencing online communities through memes requires patience and a strategic approach of gradually building trust and introducing new ideas over time
  2. Effective memetic influence involves embedding oneself in the target community, understanding their codes and gradually steering conversations towards desired topics
  3. Building a reference chain and using tactics like faux reposts, four panels, book covers, and link peppering are strategic ways to introduce and reinforce ideas within online groups

The most profitable films ever

SatPost by Trung Phan • 53 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Film AI Social media Technology Memes
  1. The most profitable Hollywood films are not always the big-budget blockbusters; sometimes low-budget horror films make the highest return on investment.
  2. AI-generated images, like the viral Pope Coat, can be incredibly realistic, leading to potential misinformation and the need for increased online skepticism.
  3. Apple's Mixed Reality headset aims for a niche market, with parallels drawn to the slow but eventually successful trajectory of the Apple Watch.