Not viruses as such, at least according to the inventor of the term, rather they are already part of our inheritable structure, our DNA (so to speak) seeking new ways to be inherited.

We are our memes.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Memes are brain sneezes.

[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 9 points 10 months ago

If only we could do something about it

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 10 months ago

I thought memes were supposed to be funny.

Whoever told you that is your enemy

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 8 points 10 months ago

I think it was Charlie Chaplin who said that the best jokes make you first laugh and then cry.

[–] OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago

But also accurate