An Internet meme, or meme (/ m iː m /, MEEM), is a cultural item (such as an idea, behavior, or style) that spreads across the Internet, primarily through social media platforms. Internet memes manifest in a variety of formats, including images, videos, GIFs, and other viral content.

2024年3月24日 · Internet memes emerge organically when obscure media gets spotlighted publicly, then reshared rapidly in remixed formats. They take on lives of their own – no longer beholden to the original piece’s intent – instead evolving whimsically as internet users collectively graft on new meaning for cultural resonance.

This meme museum offers a look back at how each era’s jokes and trends shaped online expression and community. From viral sensations to unforgettable classics, explore our memes timeline to see how humor has changed over time.

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Internet memes by year of introduction. This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. This category has the following 29 subcategories, out of 29 total.

2023年5月17日 · The first internet memes were simple and text-based, like the infamous chain emails of the 1990s. However, it was in the early 2000s, with the rise of web 2.0 and social media, that memes began to truly flourish. One of the earliest and most iconic internet memes was the “Dancing Baby” — a 3D-rendered animation of a baby dancing, which ...

2019年3月13日 · Explore the evolution of internet communication through memes, from early Vines to Twitter and dank memes, with a comprehensive timeline.

2023年9月6日 · After the emergence of the internet in 1983, new innovative ways to express humor have emerged on message boards and more recently, social media. One of the most popular expressions of humor called “memes” started in 1999 through emails and message boards. But the internet meme was not the start of the meme itself, which...

The history of internet memes, from their humble 'Derp' beginnings to their status as global phenomena. Dive into the digital culture that's reshaped humor and online interactions worldwide.

2024年10月19日 · Among the expansive reaches of internet culture, perhaps nothing has developed as quickly or as influentially as memes. From a term coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins back in...

2024年8月29日 · In the early 2000s, the internet began to shift from a digital novelty to a major cultural force. As this transformation took place, so did the birth of a phenomenon that would become a cornerstone of online culture: memes. What began as simple, quirky images with witty captions has evolved into a complex and multifaceted form of digital ...