The power of memes
Do memes radicalize & does meme magic truly exist?
Memes are resonant snapshots of humanity. They are art. They are propaganda. Memes are a powerful tool.
How powerful are they? Well, the way I & others see it, it’s an open secret — The Great Meme War helped Donald Trump win in 2016. That’s because, as the Politico article pointed out, Team Trump staffers were passing memes around the office as morale boosters for months before Steve Bannon ever got there and kicked things into high gear. Don’t forget the army of 4chan shitposters who flooded the internet with pro-Trump memes like the “Trump Train”.
Memes have the power to spread like wildfire, reaching millions of people in a matter of hours. They can convey a message, raise awareness, or even change public opinion. In the past, memes have been used to raise money for charity, to bring attention to social and political issues, and even to help elect a president.
The power of memes lies in their ability to connect people. They can bring people together around a common cause or interest. They can also be used to create a sense of community and belonging. Memes have the power to make people feel like they are part of something larger than themselves.
Echoes of the coof’s destruction have lingered throughout society for years. Nikki Haley is still in the race despite losing a state to nobody at all. We’re worried about World War 3. Despite the dread, I see glimmers of hope now and again. As it stands, Trump is favored to win over Biden, but the election is in November, so a lot can still change.
This is meme magic. Once upon a time last year, Trump walked out with Tucker Carlson, Kid Rock, and Dana White at UFC 295. This generated a metric SHIT TON of media buzz. Tens of millions of people viewed that moment.
Trump’s “Brainwashed” ad has similar energy. Memes must be powerful. They must invoke something deep within us.
While memes have the power to bring people together, they also have the power to tear people apart. The anonymity of the internet can make it easy for people to spread hate and misinformation. Memes can be used to bully and harass people, and they can even incite violence. Long gone are the days of rage faces and graffiti. Today’s memes are far more potent and political — particularly because of AI technology and America’s political polarization.
These are some spicy memes. Each meme deposits kernels of doubt against the system.
Callbacks to the American Revolution and a nod to the current woke climate.
The meme invokes a sense of disappointment and regret in the viewer reflected from the perspective of the viewer’s supposed ancestors. I’m inundated with wonder at what the founding fathers of America would think & say about today.
“Are you going to stand by and just let it happen?”
“Why haven’t you done more?”
“Was it all for nothing?”
That’s a brutal set of emotions to invoke in people. I’m tired of being black-pilled and despite the hilarity of these memes, they’re better when they blatantly mock evil.
Memes have become a resistance to the degenerate culture that developed across the West in the past few decades. Imagine what would be people’s reactions in 2020 to today’s memes.
I could go on, but should I? No, I don’t think so. Well, except for one last meme:
Through meme magic, Mel Gibson’s character—Benjamin Martin from The Patriot—is associated with Jesse Plemmon’s character in the upcoming Civil War film. The United States is fraying. We’re on a slow path to civil war and day by day, people are waking up to that.
Get your Safe-and-Ready Meals buckets while you still can. I’m not sponsored by them, but I wouldn’t reject an offer. Truly, we are deeply divided, things are probably gonna get worse, and it’s better to prepare in case things bug out ASAP.
Memes are a powerful tool for communication and expression. They have the power to bring people together and to make a difference in the world. But they also have the power to harm. It is important for people to use memes responsibly and to be aware of the potential dangers that come with their use.