The definitions you provided are associated with the meme definition coined by Richard Dawkins. The only definition that is somewhat inline with the one commonly referenced in internet culture is the 1st one under Merriam Webster.
Memes are often funny, but can also not be funny (i guess the better phrasing is some memes can have a different intention other than being funny) which is why i gave a special pass to “oh-so-relatable” memes. This post isn’t a meme because it elicits no real response other than agreement or disagreement with the message. It might be a joke, but not all jokes are memes.
Colloquially speaking however, memes nowadays can be considered anything posted in image format with some text. Which is why, although not funny, wholesome memes are considered memes.
I’m enforcing the literal interpretation of memes.
No you’re not, or you would be enforcing Richard Dawkins’ definition. So far nothing you’ve said disproves that definition of memes in relation to how they present themselves in Internet culture.
Do not conflate your personal opinion with enforcing an objective definition.
The definitions you provided are associated with the meme definition coined by Richard Dawkins. The only definition that is somewhat inline with the one commonly referenced in internet culture is the 1st one under Merriam Webster.
Memes are often funny, but can also not be funny (i guess the better phrasing is some memes can have a different intention other than being funny) which is why i gave a special pass to “oh-so-relatable” memes. This post isn’t a meme because it elicits no real response other than agreement or disagreement with the message. It might be a joke, but not all jokes are memes.
Colloquially speaking however, memes nowadays can be considered anything posted in image format with some text. Which is why, although not funny, wholesome memes are considered memes.
I’m enforcing the literal interpretation of memes.
No you’re not, or you would be enforcing Richard Dawkins’ definition. So far nothing you’ve said disproves that definition of memes in relation to how they present themselves in Internet culture.
Do not conflate your personal opinion with enforcing an objective definition.
Clearly we’re at a standstill and this argument is going nowhere, so i think this is a good place to stop. Have a good day sir.