Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Meme

What is a meme?

• A concept or behavior that spreads from person to person

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

What are examples of memes?

• Cars and airplanes

• Beliefs, fashions, stories, and phrases

• Math equations

• Rocks and trees

Where did memes typically spread in previous generations?

• Across different planets

• Through telepathy

• Only in schools

• Within local cultures or social groups

What are Internet memes that are propogated online called?

• Global memes

• Cyber memes

• Internet memes

• Virtual memes

What are examples of behavioral Internet memes?

• Cooking and gardening

• Reading books and watching movies

• Playing sports

• Using Facebook and checking email several times a day

What are examples of chat slang Internet memes?

• Newspaper headlines

• Scientific research papers

• Acronyms and abbreviations used online

• Poetry and novels

What are examples of text-based expressions that have become popular memes?

• Chemical formulas

• Emoticons like =) and :-P

• Musical notes

• Geometric shapes

What may become an Internet meme if it stars in a viral YouTube video?

• A household pet

• A politician or celebrity

• A famous painting

• A historical artifact

What is the larger meme of social networking?

• Playing video games

• Listening to music

• Watching TV shows

• Participating in online communities

What is the purpose of Internet memes?

• To make people sad

• To create chaos

• To entertain and spread ideas

• To confuse people