What is an internet meme?
AnswerAn idea, image or joke that spreads and gets remixed online
Memes spread by being copied and adapted.
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Meme facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about memes, internet culture and how ideas spread, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a classic "image macro" meme?
AnswerA picture with bold caption text
Image macros put text over an image.
Going deeper
Who coined the word "meme"?
AnswerRichard Dawkins
Dawkins introduced it in The Selfish Gene.
The word "meme" was shortened from which Greek-based word?
AnswerMimeme
Mimeme means something imitated.
"Rickrolling" tricks people into watching a video of which song?
AnswerNever Gonna Give You Up
The prank uses Rick Astley's hit.
Expert level
In which year was "Never Gonna Give You Up" released?
Answer1987
Rick Astley released it in 1987.
Who is credited with designing an influential early emoji set in 1999?
AnswerShigetaka Kurita
Kurita designed 176 emoji for a Japanese mobile service.
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