Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Journal 17 Meme Warfare

This article talked about using memes as a source of political power or resistance. Memes have a different message depending on what kind of culture and media it is being made in. They are messages that are cheap and fast. They can spread really quick or die really fast. Memes can spark some interest in others if it is organized in the right way. They can be ironic so that it can create attention and make others realize what’s going on. They combine content and humor so that it is entertaining to interpret. I think memes are great ways to send messages about problems in the world. It puts the messages in a style that provides humor so that the message is not just about a problem but it can more easily connect with the viewer. It reminds me of a decoy and how it is a subversive way of challenging systems of oppression. It is a way of cultural resistance that can connect with people under the message. 

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