Memetic Mutation: Difference between revisions

{{trope|wppage=Internet meme}}

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{{quote|''"Most of what is unusual about man can be summed up in one word: 'culture'. I use the word not in its snobbish sense, but as a scientist uses it. Cultural transmission is analogous to genetic transmission in that, although basically conservative, it can give rise to a form of evolution."''|'''[[Richard Dawkins]]''', ''The Selfish Gene'', Chapter 11}}

Sociology notwithstanding, on the [[Internet]], a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av2e "meme"] (pronounced "meem") is usually described as a catchy derivative of some aspect of pop culture, [[The Parody|parodied]] and [[Seen It a Million Times|repeated]] to the point that its origins and original meaning become muddled and completely mutilated beyond any point of recognition or humor. It can even be [[Wrongfully Attributed]].

[[Fandom]] being what it is, this also applies to characters. The [[Internet]] is liable to spread a "meme" version of a character which is totally (sometimes deliberately) at odds with the original depiction, such as a cheerful version of a dark or scary character, a sexy version of a character featured in a [[Jekyll and Hyde]] episode, or [[The Woobie|softening a depressed one]] into a simply unlucky character.

Depending on how strongly the production company is tied with [[Fandom]], sometimes a meme can escape the internet and get referenced in the medium it parodied through [[Bonus Material]] or [[Popularity Power]]. When this is the case you get an [[Ascended Meme]]. Some forgotten or [[Discredited Meme|Discredited Memes]]s are even resurrected thanks to the [[Popularity Polynomial]].

If you'd like to keep up with the memes of the day, go to [https://web.archive.org/web/20131009034939/http://ohinternet.com/Main_Page Oh Internet] or [[Know Your Meme]], or [https://web.archive.org/web/20131019095123/http://www.lurkmore.com/wiki/Main_Page The LURKMORE Wiki] (NSFW), or the fine folks at [httphttps://wwwweb.archive.org/web/20200205201715/https://encyclopediadramatica.sers/ Encyclopedia Dramatica] (Even more NSFW). These are all examples of great resources for the memes themselves and the enigmatic culture around them, but beware the [[Not Safe for Work|interstitials]]. [[You Have Been Warned]]. On the other hand, if you just want to learn who starts many of these, see [[Fountain of Memes]]. These are probably the most common source of [[Surreal Humor]].

When adding to one of the subpages, please write the meme, then add the explanation of the meme inside a hottipfootnote titled "Explanation." <ref> This is just the example. Follow it this way.</ref>

* [[Candle Jack/Just for Fun|Candle Jack]]

* [[Fauxtivational Poster]]

* [[Angry Marines Ruby Quest (Fanfic)|"Ruby", as played by an Angry Marine]]

* [[YoutubeYouTube Poop]]

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