Notes on Internet Memes
The true essence of the meme is the contagiousness. Without contagiousness, it would not be a meme in the first place.
Factors for contagiousness:
- Simplicity: How easy it is to spread. Phrases like O RLY? are examples of how simple it is to practice an internet meme.
- Stupidity: How stupid the meme is. A moderate amount of stupidity can make the meme attention seeking. Chris Crocker's LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!!! is an example.
