Meme Encyclopedia

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Culture

Welcome to the Definitive Meme Compendium

Dive deep into the world of internet culture, viral sensations, and the art of digital humor. This encyclopedia is your ultimate guide to understanding and appreciating memes!

Meme Categories

  • Animal Memes
  • Pop Culture Memes
  • Reaction Memes
  • Video Game Memes
  • Movie & TV Memes
  • Sports Memes
  • Political Memes
  • Wholesome Memes

Meme Origins & Evolution

1976

Term "Meme" Coined

Richard Dawkins introduces the term in "The Selfish Gene", describing cultural transmission similar to gene propagation.

1990s

Early Internet Memes

ASCII art and early forum jokes become precursors to modern memes.

2000s

Viral Image Macros

Websites like YTMND and 4chan popularize image-based memes.

Meme Science 🧠

Meme Lifecycle

  1. Creation
  2. Sharing
  3. Peak Virality
  4. Normalization
  5. Decline

Meme Transmission Factors

  • Humor
  • Relatability
  • Novelty
  • Shareability

Global Meme Impact

Memes have become a universal language of internet communication, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. They serve as social commentary, entertainment, and a form of digital art.

1B+ Daily Meme Shares
200+ Meme Formats Known