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Calculated Shard: 102 (from laksa138)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa102.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aol.com/65-funny-memes-look-break-040102063.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aol.com/65-funny-memes-look-break-040102063.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/65-funny-memes-look-break-040102063.html","crawl_time":1773464719,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,aol!www,\/65-funny-memes-look-break-040102063.html s443","src_root_hash":"10243928666277241102","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"65 Funny And Silly Memes For People Who Cope With Humor Because Therapy Is Too Expensive - AOL","meta_descriptions":["Like an appetizer or a snack before some activity, memes are just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages. The laconically named “Laughs” Instagram page is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below. More info:"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Like an appetizer or a snack before some activity,\nmemes\nare just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages.\nThe laconically named “Laughs”\nInstagram page\nis home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.\nMore info:\nInstagram\n#1\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#2\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#3\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nLong before your screen was flooded with images of grumpy cats or confused actors, the word meme existed as a serious biological metaphor. It first appeared in the 1976 book titled\nThe Selfish Gene\nby evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins wanted a noun that described the way ideas and cultural phenomena spread through a population in a manner similar to how genes jump from body to body via sperm or eggs.\nHe looked to the Greek word\nmimeme\n, which translates to something that is imitated. Because he wanted a word that sounded like gene to emphasize the biological parallel, he shortened the Greek term to meme. This linguistic choice was brilliant because it captured the essence of an idea that lives and breathes through human interaction.\n#4\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#5\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#6\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nThe original concept was much broader than a digital image with bold text. Dawkins viewed memes as units of culture that included everything from catchy tunes and fashion trends to the specific way people build arches or write poetry. In his view, memes compete for space in the human brain.\n#7\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#8\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#9\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nJust as genes undergo natural selection, memes face their own version of survival of the fittest. A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out.\n#10\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#11\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#12\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nThis process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground.\n#13\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#14\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#15\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nIn the early 1990s, author\nMike Godwin\napplied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server.\n#16\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#17\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#18\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nThis shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world.\n#19\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#20\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#21\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nA meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage.\n#22\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#23\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#24\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nThe humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us.\n#25\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#26\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#27\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nWe often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own.\n#28\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#29\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#30\n© Photo:\nlaughs\nWhether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. We are the architects of this digital ecosystem, but the\nmemes\nare the ones truly living in it.\n#31\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#32\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#33\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#34\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#35\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#36\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#37\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#38\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#39\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#40\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#41\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#42\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#43\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#44\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#45\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#46\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#47\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#48\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#49\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#50\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#51\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#52\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#53\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#54\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#55\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#56\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#57\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#58\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#59\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#60\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#61\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#62\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#63\n© Photo:\nlaughs\n#64\n© Photo:\nlaughs","attrs_markdown":"- [Home](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/ \"Home\")\n- 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[Business](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/business\/ \"Business\")\n- [Lighter Side](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/lighter \"Lighter Side\")\n- [Politics](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/politics\/ \"Politics\")\n- [Science & Tech](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/science-tech\/ \"Science & Tech\")\n- [Sports](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/sports\/ \"Sports\")\n- [Weather](https:\/\/www.aol.com\/weather\/ \"Weather\")\n\n# 65 Funny And Silly Memes For People Who Cope With Humor Because Therapy Is Too Expensive\n[![Bored Panda](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nWnlMPAPSaZYUnyTvs11Yg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI1ODtoPTgw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/15e65ba0-5b34-11ef-adbf-155f08c6e658)](https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/)\n\nJustin Sandberg\n\nWed, March 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM UTC\n\n0\n\nLike an appetizer or a snack before some activity, [memes](https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/funny\/memes\/) are just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages.\n\nThe laconically named “Laughs” [Instagram page](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/) is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.\n\nMore info: [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#1\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9mbybu4Q80HDahrJZYoVkw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/aa437dd334a760869b2e6ffc7535903b)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#2\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5y79mUMyF9AGn2hbE7vqVA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4f94cd63ee99eb7de5ae8cf7a2032b78)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#3\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0vxejBk9NmC1SaLxF00.Jw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/bcf1ea0279da5ea1e96963e2ffe7445c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nLong before your screen was flooded with images of grumpy cats or confused actors, the word meme existed as a serious biological metaphor. It first appeared in the 1976 book titled [The Selfish Gene](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20110615135027\/http:\/\/entertainment.timesonline.co.uk\/tol\/arts_and_entertainment\/books\/article738678.ece) by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins wanted a noun that described the way ideas and cultural phenomena spread through a population in a manner similar to how genes jump from body to body via sperm or eggs.\n\nHe looked to the Greek word *mimeme*, which translates to something that is imitated. Because he wanted a word that sounded like gene to emphasize the biological parallel, he shortened the Greek term to meme. This linguistic choice was brilliant because it captured the essence of an idea that lives and breathes through human interaction.\n\n# \\#4\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AV5mTWVYW0o5QKRIIpETBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/d62c258712b2f41e09d6fba72b186c85)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#5\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gK35XvAFPVngSuUkufTEAw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/6ec16fc58cd888f9d1dd86626762bc7c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#6\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4mKWTOV6XESJun.wOmsScg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/873362503278997c60240db3e019fe67)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThe original concept was much broader than a digital image with bold text. Dawkins viewed memes as units of culture that included everything from catchy tunes and fashion trends to the specific way people build arches or write poetry. In his view, memes compete for space in the human brain.\n\n# \\#7\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6mokiqrvmlX20EGZ6t4V.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/584521877eed1c707ba4915d340ffe1c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#8\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kjLdXUg3dikSSR5LqQk0NA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/62b165088c4563cd6f9efd310459d2d5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#9\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gSRczGPHPv6SOQ3htaFDYg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUx\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/5a6a2813b217fa3202f86727850aa3b5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nJust as genes undergo natural selection, memes face their own version of survival of the fittest. A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out.\n\n# \\#10\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Th.3hJIZUoenGOXN.PvKrA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/b78b27a5c92ec1c213daf594512d50a5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#11\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ui.tfG2lykbI4sHdfwTEqA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4b2c7f1186ff7be7664d612222a6a1cb)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#12\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kx_XbIlL8JR7lvHG_NKKLw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4c5a3bd7c7f213db0a83ae36fe74afd4)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThis process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground.\n\n# \\#13\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lXOIg3EAwzmRkO9B9QJQFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/931734f5cf482a008504230dcdd381ab)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#14\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bq8SXPzqIjbz04vfDjy1pQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/e945e02911f5d68617276b5fbcf9dc55)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#15\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HqTKI82ApZaEnZiSrPAVyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/a4f3fd3ccb3de3f741c59bf075d2d954)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTDRUvwAH_u\/)\n\nIn the early 1990s, author [Mike Godwin](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/wired\/archive\/2.10\/godwin.if_pr.html) applied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server.\n\n# \\#16\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q8n9H6uxanCxvvFutEueoA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/ac1dc388600813674371c1416faf4091)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#17\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ny3eDXnDybffwoZg9w05Jg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/7ab027c9b6a58be9971a3b3e6f5dc161)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#18\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8cldmlCxL5YpfIpsgAY6Kw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/c4f72e7b3b0f3d1a633ef63167e660bd)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThis shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world.\n\n# \\#19\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8.fPFZEkqV637nyL7yASaQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/488ae56b5c81990343529f128405ff52)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#20\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1yCCI3ecGPwT3xfYWZae2w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDA1\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/fa2546b6338ba31b7d9ff3b9aeeba3ae)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#21\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/S0yKIObcyL0ham5SmmEhAQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/30b49314dbe9a852b5d8f78f6f2b8ba3)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nA meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage.\n\n# \\#22\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W8SZZfRO6B2ff3kTkqjJpw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/2a1d6c9de64205f5007b4c0c98f9add0)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#23\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dFaQ1fw39rd0kQI4w2tJLA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/686d5d701b9353526e7900db213c2467)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#24\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mVPU5KdSA5d5BqureLKSHg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/238b410be93a00f1cd64fc743acf27fe)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThe humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us.\n\n# \\#25\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/j8qIfJxDmm_TNe.cskRIFQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/64a5d50c494e40906eebfd67032ea69d)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#26\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kLtwV1951uXK191kp6GZuA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/12f6ed6945dab88990bd20f84fc8dbd4)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#27\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0VieLsajM1c.po0hAuBcew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/523cbc5f574524ea7986698461b84ed3)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nWe often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own.\n\n# \\#28\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/stJDRzCQi8H8cf7WIU__Ew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/dede247b8bc420b2f2c1d6ee0f243009)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#29\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QLgQ3Px7lxCQr3G9n3NvFA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/37134e7eeb5e9dc145ff029cdf6908a0)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#30\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/i8PaKpMrs94ggZMaFnX4kQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/033c55369edeecf7e37c13028044683f)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nWhether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. We are the architects of this digital ecosystem, but the [memes](https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/random-funny-posts-pics\/) are the ones truly living in it.\n\n# \\#31\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Z5xIEL90_57L7dy36gQu1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/d00b3a729df1567669baf10decabbac5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#32\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lpmZ3ZpJ8kEXMG29Cx8i8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/a923c4932e1265ba1b460239ec689aed)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# \\#33\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_hYs8Kvhcnip0CslLd3O7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/c0858ea407197b0e118e3dc1ed393651)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n# 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Like an appetizer or a snack before some activity, [memes](https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/funny\/memes\/) are just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages.\n\nThe laconically named “Laughs” [Instagram page](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/) is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below.\n\nMore info: [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#1\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9mbybu4Q80HDahrJZYoVkw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/aa437dd334a760869b2e6ffc7535903b)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#2\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5y79mUMyF9AGn2hbE7vqVA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4f94cd63ee99eb7de5ae8cf7a2032b78)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#3\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0vxejBk9NmC1SaLxF00.Jw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/bcf1ea0279da5ea1e96963e2ffe7445c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nLong before your screen was flooded with images of grumpy cats or confused actors, the word meme existed as a serious biological metaphor. It first appeared in the 1976 book titled [The Selfish Gene](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20110615135027\/http:\/\/entertainment.timesonline.co.uk\/tol\/arts_and_entertainment\/books\/article738678.ece) by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins wanted a noun that described the way ideas and cultural phenomena spread through a population in a manner similar to how genes jump from body to body via sperm or eggs.\n\nHe looked to the Greek word *mimeme*, which translates to something that is imitated. Because he wanted a word that sounded like gene to emphasize the biological parallel, he shortened the Greek term to meme. This linguistic choice was brilliant because it captured the essence of an idea that lives and breathes through human interaction.\n\n## \\#4\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AV5mTWVYW0o5QKRIIpETBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/d62c258712b2f41e09d6fba72b186c85)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#5\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gK35XvAFPVngSuUkufTEAw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/6ec16fc58cd888f9d1dd86626762bc7c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#6\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4mKWTOV6XESJun.wOmsScg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/873362503278997c60240db3e019fe67)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThe original concept was much broader than a digital image with bold text. Dawkins viewed memes as units of culture that included everything from catchy tunes and fashion trends to the specific way people build arches or write poetry. In his view, memes compete for space in the human brain.\n\n## \\#7\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6mokiqrvmlX20EGZ6t4V.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/584521877eed1c707ba4915d340ffe1c)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#8\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kjLdXUg3dikSSR5LqQk0NA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/62b165088c4563cd6f9efd310459d2d5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#9\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gSRczGPHPv6SOQ3htaFDYg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUx\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/5a6a2813b217fa3202f86727850aa3b5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nJust as genes undergo natural selection, memes face their own version of survival of the fittest. A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out.\n\n## \\#10\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Th.3hJIZUoenGOXN.PvKrA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/b78b27a5c92ec1c213daf594512d50a5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#11\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ui.tfG2lykbI4sHdfwTEqA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4b2c7f1186ff7be7664d612222a6a1cb)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#12\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kx_XbIlL8JR7lvHG_NKKLw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/4c5a3bd7c7f213db0a83ae36fe74afd4)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThis process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground.\n\n## \\#13\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lXOIg3EAwzmRkO9B9QJQFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/931734f5cf482a008504230dcdd381ab)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#14\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bq8SXPzqIjbz04vfDjy1pQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/e945e02911f5d68617276b5fbcf9dc55)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#15\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HqTKI82ApZaEnZiSrPAVyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/a4f3fd3ccb3de3f741c59bf075d2d954)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTDRUvwAH_u\/)\n\nIn the early 1990s, author [Mike Godwin](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/wired\/archive\/2.10\/godwin.if_pr.html) applied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server.\n\n## \\#16\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q8n9H6uxanCxvvFutEueoA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/ac1dc388600813674371c1416faf4091)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#17\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ny3eDXnDybffwoZg9w05Jg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/7ab027c9b6a58be9971a3b3e6f5dc161)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#18\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8cldmlCxL5YpfIpsgAY6Kw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/c4f72e7b3b0f3d1a633ef63167e660bd)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThis shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world.\n\n## \\#19\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8.fPFZEkqV637nyL7yASaQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/488ae56b5c81990343529f128405ff52)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#20\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1yCCI3ecGPwT3xfYWZae2w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDA1\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/fa2546b6338ba31b7d9ff3b9aeeba3ae)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#21\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/S0yKIObcyL0ham5SmmEhAQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/30b49314dbe9a852b5d8f78f6f2b8ba3)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nA meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage.\n\n## \\#22\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W8SZZfRO6B2ff3kTkqjJpw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/2a1d6c9de64205f5007b4c0c98f9add0)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#23\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dFaQ1fw39rd0kQI4w2tJLA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/686d5d701b9353526e7900db213c2467)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#24\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mVPU5KdSA5d5BqureLKSHg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/238b410be93a00f1cd64fc743acf27fe)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nThe humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us.\n\n## \\#25\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/j8qIfJxDmm_TNe.cskRIFQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/64a5d50c494e40906eebfd67032ea69d)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#26\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kLtwV1951uXK191kp6GZuA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/12f6ed6945dab88990bd20f84fc8dbd4)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#27\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0VieLsajM1c.po0hAuBcew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/523cbc5f574524ea7986698461b84ed3)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nWe often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own.\n\n## \\#28\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/stJDRzCQi8H8cf7WIU__Ew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/dede247b8bc420b2f2c1d6ee0f243009)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#29\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QLgQ3Px7lxCQr3G9n3NvFA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/37134e7eeb5e9dc145ff029cdf6908a0)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#30\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/i8PaKpMrs94ggZMaFnX4kQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/033c55369edeecf7e37c13028044683f)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\nWhether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. We are the architects of this digital ecosystem, but the [memes](https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/random-funny-posts-pics\/) are the ones truly living in it.\n\n## \\#31\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Z5xIEL90_57L7dy36gQu1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/d00b3a729df1567669baf10decabbac5)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#32\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lpmZ3ZpJ8kEXMG29Cx8i8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/a923c4932e1265ba1b460239ec689aed)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## \\#33\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_hYs8Kvhcnip0CslLd3O7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_bored_panda_979\/c0858ea407197b0e118e3dc1ed393651)\n\n© Photo: [laughs](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laughs\/)\n\n## 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Boilerpipe Text	Like an appetizer or a snack before some activity, memes are just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages. The laconically named “Laughs” Instagram page is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below. More info: Instagram #1 © Photo: laughs #2 © Photo: laughs #3 © Photo: laughs Long before your screen was flooded with images of grumpy cats or confused actors, the word meme existed as a serious biological metaphor. It first appeared in the 1976 book titled The Selfish Gene by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins wanted a noun that described the way ideas and cultural phenomena spread through a population in a manner similar to how genes jump from body to body via sperm or eggs. He looked to the Greek word mimeme , which translates to something that is imitated. Because he wanted a word that sounded like gene to emphasize the biological parallel, he shortened the Greek term to meme. This linguistic choice was brilliant because it captured the essence of an idea that lives and breathes through human interaction. #4 © Photo: laughs #5 © Photo: laughs #6 © Photo: laughs The original concept was much broader than a digital image with bold text. Dawkins viewed memes as units of culture that included everything from catchy tunes and fashion trends to the specific way people build arches or write poetry. In his view, memes compete for space in the human brain. #7 © Photo: laughs #8 © Photo: laughs #9 © Photo: laughs Just as genes undergo natural selection, memes face their own version of survival of the fittest. A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out. #10 © Photo: laughs #11 © Photo: laughs #12 © Photo: laughs This process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground. #13 © Photo: laughs #14 © Photo: laughs #15 © Photo: laughs In the early 1990s, author Mike Godwin applied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server. #16 © Photo: laughs #17 © Photo: laughs #18 © Photo: laughs This shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world. #19 © Photo: laughs #20 © Photo: laughs #21 © Photo: laughs A meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage. #22 © Photo: laughs #23 © Photo: laughs #24 © Photo: laughs The humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us. #25 © Photo: laughs #26 © Photo: laughs #27 © Photo: laughs We often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own. #28 © Photo: laughs #29 © Photo: laughs #30 © Photo: laughs Whether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. 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Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages. The laconically named “Laughs” [Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below. 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A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out. # \#10 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Th.3hJIZUoenGOXN.PvKrA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/b78b27a5c92ec1c213daf594512d50a5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#11 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ui.tfG2lykbI4sHdfwTEqA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4b2c7f1186ff7be7664d612222a6a1cb) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#12 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kx_XbIlL8JR7lvHG_NKKLw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4c5a3bd7c7f213db0a83ae36fe74afd4) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) This process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground. # \#13 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lXOIg3EAwzmRkO9B9QJQFw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/931734f5cf482a008504230dcdd381ab) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#14 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bq8SXPzqIjbz04vfDjy1pQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/e945e02911f5d68617276b5fbcf9dc55) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#15 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HqTKI82ApZaEnZiSrPAVyQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a4f3fd3ccb3de3f741c59bf075d2d954) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTDRUvwAH_u/) In the early 1990s, author [Mike Godwin](https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/2.10/godwin.if_pr.html) applied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server. # \#16 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/q8n9H6uxanCxvvFutEueoA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/ac1dc388600813674371c1416faf4091) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#17 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ny3eDXnDybffwoZg9w05Jg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/7ab027c9b6a58be9971a3b3e6f5dc161) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#18 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8cldmlCxL5YpfIpsgAY6Kw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/c4f72e7b3b0f3d1a633ef63167e660bd) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) This shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world. # \#19 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8.fPFZEkqV637nyL7yASaQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/488ae56b5c81990343529f128405ff52) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#20 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1yCCI3ecGPwT3xfYWZae2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDA1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/fa2546b6338ba31b7d9ff3b9aeeba3ae) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#21 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/S0yKIObcyL0ham5SmmEhAQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/30b49314dbe9a852b5d8f78f6f2b8ba3) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) A meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage. # \#22 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W8SZZfRO6B2ff3kTkqjJpw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/2a1d6c9de64205f5007b4c0c98f9add0) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#23 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dFaQ1fw39rd0kQI4w2tJLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/686d5d701b9353526e7900db213c2467) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#24 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mVPU5KdSA5d5BqureLKSHg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/238b410be93a00f1cd64fc743acf27fe) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) The humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us. # \#25 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j8qIfJxDmm_TNe.cskRIFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/64a5d50c494e40906eebfd67032ea69d) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#26 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kLtwV1951uXK191kp6GZuA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/12f6ed6945dab88990bd20f84fc8dbd4) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#27 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0VieLsajM1c.po0hAuBcew--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/523cbc5f574524ea7986698461b84ed3) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) Advertisement We often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own. # \#28 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/stJDRzCQi8H8cf7WIU__Ew--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/dede247b8bc420b2f2c1d6ee0f243009) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#29 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QLgQ3Px7lxCQr3G9n3NvFA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/37134e7eeb5e9dc145ff029cdf6908a0) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#30 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/i8PaKpMrs94ggZMaFnX4kQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/033c55369edeecf7e37c13028044683f) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) Whether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. We are the architects of this digital ecosystem, but the [memes](https://www.boredpanda.com/random-funny-posts-pics/) are the ones truly living in it. # \#31 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Z5xIEL90_57L7dy36gQu1Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/d00b3a729df1567669baf10decabbac5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#32 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lpmZ3ZpJ8kEXMG29Cx8i8g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a923c4932e1265ba1b460239ec689aed) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#33 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_hYs8Kvhcnip0CslLd3O7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/c0858ea407197b0e118e3dc1ed393651) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) # \#34 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Readable Markdown	Like an appetizer or a snack before some activity, [memes](https://www.boredpanda.com/funny/memes/) are just these perfect, little bite-sized nuggets of entertainment. Of course, not all memes are created equal, so it’s important to always source them from the best pages. The laconically named “Laughs” [Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) is home to hilarious and random memes for anyone who needs a quick digital pick-me-up. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments down below. More info: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#1 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9mbybu4Q80HDahrJZYoVkw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/aa437dd334a760869b2e6ffc7535903b) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#2 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5y79mUMyF9AGn2hbE7vqVA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4f94cd63ee99eb7de5ae8cf7a2032b78) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#3 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0vxejBk9NmC1SaLxF00.Jw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/bcf1ea0279da5ea1e96963e2ffe7445c) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) Long before your screen was flooded with images of grumpy cats or confused actors, the word meme existed as a serious biological metaphor. It first appeared in the 1976 book titled [The Selfish Gene](https://web.archive.org/web/20110615135027/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article738678.ece) by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins wanted a noun that described the way ideas and cultural phenomena spread through a population in a manner similar to how genes jump from body to body via sperm or eggs. He looked to the Greek word mimeme, which translates to something that is imitated. Because he wanted a word that sounded like gene to emphasize the biological parallel, he shortened the Greek term to meme. This linguistic choice was brilliant because it captured the essence of an idea that lives and breathes through human interaction. ## \#4 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AV5mTWVYW0o5QKRIIpETBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/d62c258712b2f41e09d6fba72b186c85) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#5 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gK35XvAFPVngSuUkufTEAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/6ec16fc58cd888f9d1dd86626762bc7c) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#6 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4mKWTOV6XESJun.wOmsScg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/873362503278997c60240db3e019fe67) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) The original concept was much broader than a digital image with bold text. Dawkins viewed memes as units of culture that included everything from catchy tunes and fashion trends to the specific way people build arches or write poetry. In his view, memes compete for space in the human brain. ## \#7 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6mokiqrvmlX20EGZ6t4V.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/584521877eed1c707ba4915d340ffe1c) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#8 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kjLdXUg3dikSSR5LqQk0NA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/62b165088c4563cd6f9efd310459d2d5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#9 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gSRczGPHPv6SOQ3htaFDYg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/5a6a2813b217fa3202f86727850aa3b5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) Just as genes undergo natural selection, memes face their own version of survival of the fittest. A catchy jingle stays in your head and you hum it to a friend, which means that specific meme has successfully replicated. If an idea is boring or useless, it simply fades away and dies out. ## \#10 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Th.3hJIZUoenGOXN.PvKrA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/b78b27a5c92ec1c213daf594512d50a5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#11 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ui.tfG2lykbI4sHdfwTEqA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4b2c7f1186ff7be7664d612222a6a1cb) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#12 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kx_XbIlL8JR7lvHG_NKKLw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4c5a3bd7c7f213db0a83ae36fe74afd4) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) This process of cultural evolution suggests that our minds are essentially the host organisms for these invisible hitchhikers. The leap from the academic world to the digital realm happened faster than most people realize. As the internet began to connect people across the globe, the word found a new and incredibly fertile breeding ground. ## \#13 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lXOIg3EAwzmRkO9B9QJQFw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/931734f5cf482a008504230dcdd381ab) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#14 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bq8SXPzqIjbz04vfDjy1pQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/e945e02911f5d68617276b5fbcf9dc55) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#15 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HqTKI82ApZaEnZiSrPAVyQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a4f3fd3ccb3de3f741c59bf075d2d954) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTDRUvwAH_u/) In the early 1990s, author [Mike Godwin](https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/2.10/godwin.if_pr.html) applied the term to the way certain ideas or behaviors spread on message boards. While the biological meme could be an abstract concept like a religion or a scientific theory, the internet meme became a tangible piece of media. It was no longer just an idea in the head but a file on a server. ## \#16 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/q8n9H6uxanCxvvFutEueoA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/ac1dc388600813674371c1416faf4091) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#17 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ny3eDXnDybffwoZg9w05Jg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/7ab027c9b6a58be9971a3b3e6f5dc161) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#18 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8cldmlCxL5YpfIpsgAY6Kw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/c4f72e7b3b0f3d1a633ef63167e660bd) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) This shift allowed for even faster mutation. When someone takes an existing image and adds a new caption, they are essentially creating a mutation of the original meme. If the new version is funnier or more relatable, it survives and replicates while the old version might stagnate. Today, the word meme is synonymous with internet culture, but the core mechanics that Dawkins described still apply perfectly to the modern world. ## \#19 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8.fPFZEkqV637nyL7yASaQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/488ae56b5c81990343529f128405ff52) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#20 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1yCCI3ecGPwT3xfYWZae2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDA1/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/fa2546b6338ba31b7d9ff3b9aeeba3ae) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#21 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/S0yKIObcyL0ham5SmmEhAQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/30b49314dbe9a852b5d8f78f6f2b8ba3) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) A meme succeeds because it is intertextual, meaning it relies on our shared knowledge of other media to make sense. It requires a high level of fecundity, which is just a fancy way of saying it must be easy to copy and share. When you hit the share button on a social media post, you are acting as the biological vehicle for that meme. You are giving it the chance to find a new host and continue its lineage. ## \#22 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W8SZZfRO6B2ff3kTkqjJpw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/2a1d6c9de64205f5007b4c0c98f9add0) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#23 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dFaQ1fw39rd0kQI4w2tJLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/686d5d701b9353526e7900db213c2467) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#24 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mVPU5KdSA5d5BqureLKSHg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/238b410be93a00f1cd64fc743acf27fe) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) The humor often comes from the subversion of expectations, but the survival of the meme depends on its ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There is something slightly humbling about the idea that we do not just use memes, but that memes use us. ## \#25 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j8qIfJxDmm_TNe.cskRIFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/64a5d50c494e40906eebfd67032ea69d) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#26 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kLtwV1951uXK191kp6GZuA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/12f6ed6945dab88990bd20f84fc8dbd4) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#27 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0VieLsajM1c.po0hAuBcew--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/523cbc5f574524ea7986698461b84ed3) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) We often think of ourselves as the masters of our digital domains, yet we are frequently compelled to share things simply because they resonate with our internal programming. This brings us back to the original intent of the word. It was designed to show that information has a life of its own. ## \#28 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/stJDRzCQi8H8cf7WIU__Ew--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/dede247b8bc420b2f2c1d6ee0f243009) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#29 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QLgQ3Px7lxCQr3G9n3NvFA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/37134e7eeb5e9dc145ff029cdf6908a0) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#30 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/i8PaKpMrs94ggZMaFnX4kQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/033c55369edeecf7e37c13028044683f) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) Whether it is a complex philosophical argument or a video of a dancing baby, the meme follows the same rules of replication and selection. It is a testament to the power of human connection that a word born in a book about genetics could become the primary way we describe our collective online experience. We are the architects of this digital ecosystem, but the [memes](https://www.boredpanda.com/random-funny-posts-pics/) are the ones truly living in it. ## \#31 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Z5xIEL90_57L7dy36gQu1Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/d00b3a729df1567669baf10decabbac5) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#32 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lpmZ3ZpJ8kEXMG29Cx8i8g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a923c4932e1265ba1b460239ec689aed) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#33 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_hYs8Kvhcnip0CslLd3O7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/c0858ea407197b0e118e3dc1ed393651) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#34 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IPE3Qd4aJsLYNnaW3ESFkA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/d772e7695132a96d92fae20ea3b9dc37) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#35 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ChW_w3cBAMCSj.wj2l1yDQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/84b728ecfc3324e69dcbbb166eff4683) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#36 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kujUvpuj8qt7A0u4MUwEGQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/065c1fbfff77ff1331ca4c9b98758072) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#37 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5DQ6AlswOo4lXL2S3nagIQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/ba1f82d3e0b37a9518657066d2649c35) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#38 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uy3CqHWdSW1QIExO2241BQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/17d7dcf86c1ba87a3e3008f6697a735c) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#39 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ByXkmCbC.cMx38AnpULv1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/57e68bb38612b3f7ab8222232d9b6368) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#40 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/esQQDyKc_FTw43LDiFrmEA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/2907ad7908b565eedb052358bd6a02dc) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#41 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FVSreMsK7flKVJgKoF2uYg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/78c2e3d9bdd8b9dba6c1140c639bd47a) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#42 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qwJGv43nHR_TBfsSbgqVBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/1de1abe339b6818162f3a14bb8b1720b) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#43 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/32IJhgRcTLRflef.Nwvpvw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a7a0388b06ed5ba63371fce1916b5f40) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVLlJifjwaO/) ## \#44 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/l0oghFFB4oQv07Ku3Q0F1g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/e0bbd059af0b275e900650464dea9884) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#45 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tpWxK1nog.nBmYptluyQjQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/2ffafe38b70c880a7fb83ea5de854f68) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#46 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LpI1h7H3oSdDkWQei8YPCQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/bde36d6964371c13469e5d5a532dfcbd) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#47 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/n2Ol1_N6.GWowp4ZpXFyNA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/4ed74137bbae241c1a09461fc1a6af03) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#48 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PpQa.7gGp9UX6Ovy0yd2JA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/5f3a60e8f28125bbd9f546fb7b671138) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#49 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dQBebtstfLVN.2vKnJ7Eqg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/125f52e79a880ef896ffcccc8703c038) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#50 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UAkuKaYasCspjgyj9h.5cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/7ccc6692bc0b5974ca4c0ebac08be637) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#51 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EyWJsGR1CuMqriKY0.X6Sw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/b7f7368a02b3c74b367318fbdaf9c5a7) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#52 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uUDuZj7AxqxbN3en0gjQPw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/a0fa45ff257bee8c66e9897a1b7fc087) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#53 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pJ5N4CP.pvMP2HDaIeziMw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/aff89914ff2d71d8da5d75b8cd0064e1) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVTj1qQDOjM/) ## \#54 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QXBSLIWQmxkBhoifs_fa_g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/9d7f8d916ccff3a0232b799f574c1b6e) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#55 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UHjWJq2NqHCGZHqi9VWZwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/10e930ccf770af2869baae9c2021690f) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#56 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OGet3ZaJwq0Gpi_jGFNJJw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/c5e0da17d997e831489ab75bf16794a4) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#57 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jTAe_H97GGqGefGJIQsDRQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/0f6057fadf1fa9b9b606823973415d2f) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#58 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mWBJfiEH.t2G.I12wi9FDQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/7351e682cd30443e38fc5316c1ab3160) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#59 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KW1wkM8GZ9srChARmLwpaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/5e853b40d7ea341ee27742f56926014a) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#60 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VQstfOAkfARXd6Xjg1hPpg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/48baf65cd28916aa8bb16e38b7673b04) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#61 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/H1lvFAy_TJiZhVhe5IOrzg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/e5d0124fe0f1b4ddc3f4ca02f151eadb) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#62 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gBUylEY3G5sYCa3z0FGOMA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/27ad752a1b6e44f74c409fbe632ca40e) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#63 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cow6aYbhBFuyEe9NqYUujQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/23a25da56f6539a10c11f977d2e442e0) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/) ## \#64 ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/riAYlQ2g.rAeVYumR_Mz4Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMjQy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_bored_panda_979/53564eb2db210e63e9143be77ac5bc6d) © Photo: [laughs](https://www.instagram.com/laughs/)
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