Some of us may not even know the word or generally think that the word is a name of a pet cat. Whereas, some heard of the word but is not quite sure what it means.
Internet "Meme", pronounced as 'mim' or 'meem' (not mimi), is a cultural or idea that passes on and spreads from one person to another. Something like how computer viruses spreads. The only difference? This so-called "virus" is spread through the mind of a human being, with the help of the famous World Wide Web of course.
Don't get confuse with the actual word meme which means almost the same thing but do keep in mind that we are talking about internet memes here.
Don't get it? Don't worry. We too, didn't get it the first time.
Maybe these examples will help you go, "Ohhh..... I see..."
Remember the LOLCats?
Chadrew, Top 10 Internet Memes [Online], Retrieved on 12th January 2010.
URL: http://www.squidoo.com/top-10-internet-memes
This used to be, and we think it still is, the only thing people were doing. It all started by taking a picture of a cat and putting a funny caption over it. And suddenly, it took over like a storm. Everyone were posting these pictures on people's MySpace or Facebook page. Some even used it as MSN emoticons!
So, internet meme is basically what's Hot and Happening on the web that everyone is doing right now!
Still unsure?
Well, there will be more of this coming. So, stay tune.
Vivienne
