• Trainguyrom@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    I would argue that this is part of how memes evolve just like language. The original context is largely lost and forgotten and with that the use of the format changes over time

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      1 year ago

      You’re right, every single meme template is a race to the bottom. No matter how niche it starts it’ll inevitably become generic as it’s reposted over and over and over