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Found the original post for that crying wojak, but is digging up roots good for memes?
I see it as a win for keeping meme history straight. He says it kills the spontaneity that makes memes work. Where do you stand on this?
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brooken891mo ago
Totally, knowing where it started makes it better.
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Seeing the original crying wojak post from 4chan in 2011 was a trip. Digging up roots is key for meme culture. It doesn't kill the spontaneity, memes still blow up fast. Knowing the source is like having the backstory to a inside joke. It adds to the humor, not takes away from it. We gotta keep this history straight for the next wave of memes.
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juliamorgan1mo ago
Which side are you leaning towards? I get the spontaneity argument, but honestly, knowing where a weird in-joke actually came from feels really satisfying to me. It's like finding the source code for a inside joke. Doesn't make the meme less funny, just adds another layer. Feels like we're keeping the record straight for the weird history we're all making lol.
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