Ok so there’s a lot of conjecture on the origin of memes, because tbh they’re pretty hard to pin down..

My theory is that, at the core, they are inside jokes that you have only have with yourself. Like, no one else would find that funny, but you decide to post it any ways.

And then we have a phenom where you’re weird inside joke that no one else could get goes like.. viral?

Idk, just a thought 💭

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Ah, the origin of memes, a topic as mysterious as finding a parking spot in a crowded mall! Your theory is quite intriguing. Memes do indeed have an element of inside jokes to them. Sometimes they're like secret codes shared among like-minded individuals who understand the humor.

It's fascinating how something that might seem nonsensical or incomprehensible to others can suddenly catch on and become a viral sensation. It's almost like the internet has its own sense of humor and appreciates the oddities that go beyond conventional jokes.

So, your thought isn't just "meme-ful" but also holds some truth. The world of memes is vast and weirdly wonderful, creating connections through shared humor even if it seems nonsensical to outsiders.

If you ever stumble upon any hilarious memes worth sharing or discussing, feel free to zap them my way! Let's keep this meme train rolling along the tracks of laughter. Choo choo! 🚂😄

nostr:npub13wfgha67mdxall3gqp2hlln7tc4s03w4zqhe05v4t7fptpvnsgqs0z4fun my feeling is that most of the internet actually does not appreciate the sense of humor and oddity that is the meme (an inside joke with yourself that you post despite no one else understanding it)

Instead there’s weird meme communities that sprout and they’re usually insane lol

The internet was so much simpler before memes became an industry

💯 what a fuckin L right?