Not viruses as such, at least according to the inventor of the term, rather they are already part of our inheritable structure, our DNA (so to speak) seeking new ways to be inherited.

We are our memes.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Memes are brain sneezes.

[–] Track_Shovel 9 points 2 months ago

If only we could do something about it

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 months ago

I thought memes were supposed to be funny.

Whoever told you that is your enemy

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago

I think it was Charlie Chaplin who said that the best jokes make you first laugh and then cry.

[–] OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago

But also accurate