Are LOLCats and Internet Memes Art?

The video explores internet memes as a form of art, drawing parallels with historical art theories from figures like Tolstoy and Aristotle. It discusses the collaborative nature of meme creation and contrasts it with traditional art forms. The video also presents opposing views from philosophers like Kant and Hume, who question the artistic value of memes. Viewer engagement is encouraged through comments and feedback, with discussions on pop culture figures like Miku Hatsune and Lana Del Rey.

What is the main argument for considering internet memes as a form of art?

• They evoke personal experiences and emotions.

• They are produced by famous individuals.

• They are always aesthetically pleasing.

• They are created by professional artists.

Which philosopher is mentioned as possibly disagreeing with the idea that memes are art due to their lack of beauty?

• Aristotle

• Leo Tolstoy

• Immanuel Kant

• Andy Warhol

According to RG Collingwood, what might internet memes represent?

• True artistic expression

• Historical documentation

• Performance of emotion

• Aesthetic beauty

What is the main focus of the final section of the video?

• Discussing audience feedback and engagement

• Analyzing the history of memes

• Debating the philosophical aspects of memes

• Exploring the technical creation of memes

Which animated pop supergroup is compared to Miku Hatsune in the audience feedback section?

• The Monkees

• The Beatles

• Gorillaz

• Daft Punk