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I like how the project is formatted to show the evolution of memes through time. First, memes started out as something people did (pole sitting, phone booth stuffing) or said (“Bye Felicia”). These ‘simple’ memes were spread by word of mouth. Eventually as time progressed, and the internet emerged, memes were easily widespread. I also like how you broke up the timeline in two categories: “pre-internet era” and “post-internet era”. This categorization reminded me of the book “Because Internet”. In chapter 3, McCullough breaks down the different types of internet people, from pre internet to post internet.
My favorite meme in this presentation was the Guy Fawns mask. It reminded me of a Netflix series called ‘Money Heist’. In the show, a group of thieves wear the Salvador Dali mask. Salvador Dali was a Spanish painter who pushed the boundaries of art. His paintings were rebellious rejected the capitalist society. Dali became a symbol of revolution. The thieves uses his mask as a symbol of resistance against the system and national pride. The thieves wanted an equal distribution of wealth in Spain. With the internet and social media coverage, the thieves were able to amass a large group of supporters.
I love the format you chose, as it was easy to navigate through the presentation. It was simple to go back and forth, if there was a need to go back or move forward. Also, it was a great way to show how the memes have grown through the years, from writings on planes to videos to memes as they are today. The use of videos and pictures made it interactive and engaging, showing instead of writing about the memes. I also thought you were very informative in giving not only an explanation of the meme, but describing the background information as to where they came from. One of my favorite parts was the beginning because it shows how memes did not just start on the internet, but had grown from drawings. This was a discussion we had during our book groups, whether written jokes and drawings could be considered memes, which I believed they could.
One point I felt could be improved on was the claim you were making, as I was a bit lost as to what the point/argument you were trying to make was. I only saw a claim made at the very end, which was that memes belong to everyone and that they are a collection of ideas. Also, the hyperlinks used throughout the piece did not function properly. Otherwise, I found it a very fun project and idea that is very relevant to today’s society as memes surround us constantly and are ever changing.
The format of your project as a timeline is impressive and works well with your topic. You being able to integrate the timeline into our class website, instead of linking it, proves your proficiency with digital tools.
Your project is also very informative. For many of the memes you showcase, I had no idea where they came from. For example, I had no idea that the Dat Boi meme originated on the Animation Factory and then gained popularity on Tumblr and Twitter. Your project shows the wide variety of ways a meme can develop. It was striking to me how much cross-platform sharing there is with memes. Memes originate on one platform and then are quickly transferred to other. Memes can be seen as a force that breaks down traditional ideas of intellectual property due to how widely they are spread with no regard for originating platform or author.
I also enjoyed reading the last entry on the timeline regarding the NFTs. It brings the discussion in the present and highlights that the culture of collective ownership and collaboration allows all of us to enjoy memes. I agree with the idea that NFTs threaten this culture and the existence of memes themselves.
I really like the format of the project. It is very easy to navigate by using the arrows on the right and left. Also, the timeline on the bottom lets you jump to different slides. Additionally, the timeline shows when a meme became popular and how long it stayed popular for. I like that there is a split between pre and post internet memes, showing a huge turning point in the history of memes. However, the hyperlinks in the text didn’t work, even when I visited the actual website.
The slides were very informative and I got to learn about early memes that were pre internet, which I didn’t know much about. I found “Kilroy was here” very interesting and it reminded me of how when I was a kid, I would write “Shakthi was here” whenever I got the chance. For example, I did this at my cousin’s husband’s office whiteboard when I was in middle school and he kept it until he moved to his new office fairly recently. I honestly don’t remember where I got the idea from and it was cool to see where the idea originally came from.
Overall, the project is very well done and creative.
I loved your format as it was very simple to navigate and the information you presented was written in small paragraphs to keep our attention throughout each meme. Furthermore, I thought the timeline was a suitable way to present your topic as you started out with the very first form of memes to NFTs. When I first saw your project, I immediately thought about how memes were spread across society as I have always correlated memes to the internet. With that said, I think you did a great job in explaining how memes were spread by word of mouth and divided the memes between pre-internet and post-internet.
As I was scrolling through the timeline, I also found it very useful that you added Youtube videos and pictures of the memes to help readers better understand what you were talking about. At first, I thought I was caught up with the meme trend but after looking at your timeline, I realized that only two of the many memes were familiar to me. Moreover, I especially enjoyed reading about the flagpole sitting as I never would’ve considered that as a meme if I ever saw the image itself. However, one meme that really resonated with me was the Super S symbol as I always used to draw that and thought I was the “cool” kid who kept up with the trend.. plus my name starts with an S.
Overall, I thought your project was a great read! Just a side note in case you didn’t realize, I don’t think the hyperlinks in the texts are working as they lead me to an error page.
This was so much fun to explore. The timeline format was perfect for the topic and so easy to navigate. In terms of making use of an alternative digital format, you knocked it out of the park. In my opinion, your project is the perfect example of “showing not telling.” Each panel of the timeline was well-written, easy to interpret, yet also layered in that you subtly built up your argument as the timeline progressed. This might have been my favorite part of your project. You didn’t overtly state the thesis of your work in the very beginning. Rather, you waited until the very end to make your stance clear. I love this. It really allowed for the reader to make his or her own assumptions as the timeline rolled on. Mixed into the timeline was relevant vocabulary related to memes, such as image macro-type memes, iterative memes, and NFT’s. You subtly built up the reader’s knowledge of meme culture without ruining the experience of the timeline. By the time your final NFT panel came around, your project still felt like a timeline. You did not make the mistake of trying to cram in too much information. Rather, you sprinkled relevant information here and there, but most importantly, you let the timeline do its job. Excellent work!
Hey Abigail,
Thank you for taking me down memory lane! In our generation, memes function as a uniting force between people, which I find quite endearing. I thoroughly enjoyed flipping through your project and thought that the timeline feature below was innovative and useful. I also liked that you kept the format the same on each page because it provided consistency and organization to the piece.
I feel that you chose some key memes to focus on, but I’d love to know more about what pushed you to include each one over others. What makes these memes prominent over others in particular? What unites the memes that you chose? Although you successfully highlight each meme and show the progression of the meme through history, I feel like you’re missing a component that ties everything together to provide an overall conclusion or finding. What did this project help you learn that you didn’t know before? Otherwise, awesome job!
Hey Abigail,
First off, I wanted to comment about Kilroy because I always see that name and picture being used by the famous snowboard brand, Burton. They have specific “Kilroy” boards and all these years I’ve always thought it was just apart of their company but it was cool to read the backstory so thank you for that. And now I’m up to the “Super S Symbol” and am laughing because I always draw it on the whiteboard outside our writing class. This project was and I enjoyed the nostalgic moments that came along for the ride. I also really enjoyed the simplicity of the project and how you incorporated the timeline also adding another element of ease to it. Well done.
I absolutely love the format of your project. I also love what it was about! I also did a project on memes. I hope you enjoy mine as much as I liked yours. It was cool seeing the whole timeline and history of memes. Your considerations of what the first meme is goes way back past what I presented. I talked about a newspaper cartoon. Yet you talked much more about trends and actions and physical objects. From my project, I realized anything can be a meme, so that is totally valid. Also, how did he sit there for 51 days?!?!
I like how you focused on a big meme from a certain year. It gives a good idea of how memes have progressed and what was relevant around that time. One of my personal favorites is the Leroy Jenkings one. It’s funny because some shows like Family Guy and Phineas and Ferb did their own parody of this meme.
I think one of the most iconic uses of memes is the rickroll. I can’t tell you how many times I have gotten rickrolled in my life. I now listen to this song unironically because of this feeling of nostalgia I get. Also, it’s a pretty good song. I was actually unfamiliar with a few of these meme time stamps. Thank you for educating me on them! I always love learning about memes.
Hi Abigail,
It was great to learn more about your topic and I really enjoyed seeing how you presented your information in a timeline format as I had the option to click through with the arrows and click along the timeline on the bottom as well to navigate the presentation. I really liked how you included so many different types of memes and included ones that our generation relate to since as I was going through, it was fun to think back to memories when I had seen these such as the Superman S and Baby Yoda. The use of images and videos was great as well since it helped support the text that was presented and everything complimented each other.
Hey Abigail,
I thought your project was beautiful and is of the utmost most level of quality that can be achieved through the “You.SBU” format. I honestly have to pay homage to your dedication and the patience it probably took to create this masterpiece. The timeline format he’s super chic and intuitive. The project as a whole honestly fits the style of the class perfectly.
It was really insightful to see an analysis of some thing with you so trivial, especially because you give a thorough overview of how Memes have evolved with the advancement of technology and the degeneration of our humor. I loved seeing Kilroy make the cut as well, super underrated American war symbol and a prime demonstration of how Memes are not limited in their effect on morale.
Abigail, your project is beautiful! I am in love with the format you chose to present your research–a click-through timeline of the history of memes is just what the internet needed. I genuinely had fun clicking through the ages of memes–once I got to the 2000s it was like a trip down memory lane! I was reminded of all the weird and eccentric happenings of the internet during my adolescence.
On my second click through just now I wonder–have you considered making a copy of this timeline that could be crowd-sourced for additional moments of meme history? One where people could add to the timeline and further flesh out the history of memes? I feel that this topic would be one that benefits from collective creation.
Hi Abigail,
I may have already told you this when reviewing your draft in peer review groups, but I am so impressed by your project. The timeline came out incredible! I like how all you have to do it click next or click on the different memes at the bottom. It is very user friendly. I also like how you include the link to your sources.
I never realized how old memes were. I thought that they arose from the internet. It was interesting to see the ones created before, like the Sator Square and Kilroy was here. I found the Kilroy one very interesting, and I like how you included the story about how Hitler thought it was a spy. I think that’s really funny. I remember drawing the Super S Symbol when I was younger in school, but I didn’t know that it was that popular. I also think that it is interesting how much work some people put in the creation of a meme, like the Shrek becoming faster one. That is not just simply putting text on a picture.
I really like your section about ownership. My favorite line is probably “No one owns a meme, but everyone who’s created something has a tiny stake of ownership.” I think it captures your idea nicely.
Overall, I really love your project!
Hi Abigail,
Wow!! I absolutely loved the format you chose for your project and it fits the content perfectly.
I think a great addition to your project would be an introductory slide that briefly goes over some definitions and qualifications of a meme. I was definitely taken aback when the Slator Square appeared, and am still curious as to why this is considered the first ever meme. Furthermore, I hadn’t considered that an action like flagpole sitting or phone box stuffing could be a meme, which was definitely interesting. Overall, the format of your project made the information so easy to digest and genuinely interesting to click through, especially as a person who is more inclined to the STEM field over history! Great work.
Also, super sneaky how you managed to rick roll us all through your project…
Wow. The visuals on your project were the first thing that caught my eye when I clicked onto your page. I thought the bright colors you picked out for your project perfectly represented meme culture and the visual aspect of it all. The timeline format was also an excellent method of portraying the development of memes.
I would have loved to see more of a personal opinion on how memes have changed. Even within your own lifetime, I’m sure you have noticed changes in how the culture has evolved and would have loved to hear about such perspectives. I also wonder what method you went through to choose the following memes to focus on. A lot of the memes were familiar to me like Harambe and Nyan cat, but then there were some I’ve never heard of like Ken Bone. It also would have been quite interesting to hear your opinion on why certain memes became popular and how those factors have changed over time.
I really like the way you did your project! The format was just like a presentation and easy to follow. I also really liked the timeline because they showed when a meme was popular. The way you showed the growth of memes each year is really fascinating. Your project showed the variety of ways a meme can develop and showed how a meme developed on certain social media. Memes can develop on any social media and they can be spread really quickly. I also thought that the information you provided for each meme was very informative and you also gave a background about the meme was a plus.
Abigail,
I didn’t realize that our projects share similar themes, namely that both our projects explore the history of our topics. It’s notable that both memes and fanfiction existed prior to the invention of those specific words. It’s interesting that most people wouldn’t refer to the work created prior to the invention of the word like that; for instance, most people wouldn’t consider the Sator Square a meme, and most people wouldn’t consider pieces of classical literature to be fanfiction. It’s an interesting exploration of how the history of the word plays a role in what can be characterized as such. I thought the formatting of your project was so interesting. The timeline was such an effective way to present your information, especially since you were focused on the evolution of memes throughout time. It was very accessible and entertaining to go through, which is important in keeping the attention of the audience. Part of me was also curious as to how you went about selecting which memes to talk about. It feels like new memes are being released into the zeitgeist every month, and it’s hard to keep up with what’s actually considered popular or socially important. There are obvious ones like Bernie’s mitten’s meme, but it feels like certain memes are more niche than others.