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MEME CULTURE

EU officially bans

MEMES: They
distract students, memes
but they're needed

in their daily lives Memes are something we’re so accustomed
to we would get withdrawal symptoms if it were to
suddenly disappear one day! To see the impact of
With the advancement in technology, memes, take a look at the protest against the
social media has become prevalent in our recent ban on memes by the EU in Europe.
everyday lives, and as a result of this, most Essentially, they introduced what are known as
people have their eyes fixated on their phones all to control and protect Copyright rights for website
Article 11 and 13
the time! So, what exactly is so interesting that producers; however, this is not stopping the
makes people walk with their heads down while general public from voicing their opinions on it in
crossing the road? The answer is memes! So, the slightest. Here’s an example of a small little
what exactly are memes? Memes are an old protest against what the Europeans deem as a
phenomenon that has experienced a massive
popularity surge in recent years due to the rise of ridiculous legislature:
social media platforms. They are, in essence,
images or videos accompanied by pieces of texts
that are typically humorous in nature, and
thanks to the social media platforms, they spread
like wildfire. You mainly find memes on Reddit,
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, 9Gag, etc.,
anywhere with human interaction.

Ultimately, a meme delivers its message
through the lens of its creator. It represents the
creator’s outlook on life, and people who have
relatable experiences will pick up on the humor.
They are basically inside jokes, and they are a
necessary distraction to cope with the many
demands of daily life. Drawn Drake meme to protest EU's meme ban

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