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Nina Jerončič
Something old, something new,
something borrowed: Internet memes
What is a meme?
• Richard Dawkins> how cultural information
spreads• catchphrases, melodies,
fashionPhoto by: David Shankbonehttps://flic.kr/p/8FauMM
Internet memes
• image• video• website• hashtag• word / phrase• misuse of grammar / spelling• spreading virally• anybody can make them
Photo by: Kris Olinhttps://flic.kr/p/ect2G3
Why should we care?
• English is changing• Grammar• Vocabulary• Communication• Part of the every-day life• knowyourmeme.com
Images
• The most common• Captioned• Stock character• Specific meaning• Specific context
Source: http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/549/199/1ee.jpg
Archaic Rap / Joseph Ducreux
Why use this?• Motivational (Internet + popular music)• Vocabulary – less frequent words, synonyms,
paraphrasing• Lyrics help with understanding words• Easier to remember• Creativity, thinking outside the box• Using a dictionary/thesaurus• Little preparation > filler exercise, substituting• Competitions, blogs• Teenagers > young adults
Creating memes
Thank you!