Internet Culture
Did you know that memes are over 100 years old? It's true, not all internet things are new things. The internet hasn't made us new, it's just morphed and mutated tendencies humanity has always possessed. That said, there is a specific kind of internet culture, you know? Like when we say “‘the internet’ is seeping into the real world," you kind of intuitively know what we mean. Certain viral stars, certain art trends like SCP creepypasta or fan art—all that stuff is internet culture. And internet culture can be positive! It's all about how you use the internet. And for us? Well, as long as y'all whippersnappers keep on surfin' the world wide web, we'll keep covering its weirdo culture.
7 Memes That Went Viral Before The Internet Existed
In the very likely case that you're on the Internet right now, you already know what a "meme" is. But you may not realize that the concept -- a meaningless phrase, image or joke getting repeated endlessly for no reason at all -- predates the Internet generation by a long shot.
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- By Jacopo della Quercia
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786 Exploring the Internet in 11 Days: An Epic Online Odyssey
I dug deeper, stayed up entire nights, and spilled a warm combination of Dr. Pepper and bravery across my keyboard.
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- By Soren Bowie
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