Now That We’ve Hit Peak Meme, Let’s Take A Deep Dive Into Meme Culture

Memes With Lifespans Shorter Than A Housefly

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More and more it seems like you barely catch on to a popular meme before it’s uncool. The lifespan of a meme is growing shorter as something can become viral quicker. With social media literally in our pockets, people can comment and share a relatable meme in seconds.

A shorter lifespan means that only the strongest memes can survive. This touches back on the evolutionary roots of the term meme. Only the memes that are most relatable and easiest to share or comment on will stick around. Kermit sipping tea will forever be relatable because everyone has awkwardly sipped their drink to avoid confrontation.