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Updated: 2025.01.02

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Articles

How internet memes spread and stick

Videos

Meme Culture: How Memes Took Over The World The Most Popular Memes From Different Countries 🌎

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What's the funniest meme you've seen recently? Describe it or share it with your tutor. What made it so funny/popular?

최근에 본 가장 재미있는 밈은 무엇인가요? 설명하거나 튜터와 공유하세요. 왜 그렇게 웃기거나 인기가 있었나요?

Discuss the concept of virality in meme culture. What factors do you think contribute to a meme becoming viral, and how can this sudden fame impact the individuals involved?

밈 문화에서 바이럴리티의 개념에 대해 토론하세요. 밈이 입소문을 타는 데 기여하는 요인은 무엇이라고 생각하며, 갑작스러운 유명세는 관련된 개인에게 어떤 영향을 미칠 수 있나요?

What role(s) do memes play in your life today? Has it changed the way you connect with people?

오늘날 밈은 여러분의 삶에서 어떤 역할을 하고 있나요? 밈이 사람들과 소통하는 방식에 변화를 가져왔나요?

Are there any differences you find between Western memes and Korean memes? What tend to be the overarching themes or styles you notice from each culture?

서양 밈과 한국 밈 사이에 어떤 차이점이 있나요? 각 문화권에서 가장 두드러지는 주제나 스타일은 무엇인가요?

How do you navigate the fine line between humor and sensitivity in meme culture? Are there any topics or themes you believe should be off-limits when it comes to creating or sharing memes?

밈 문화에서 유머와 선정성 사이의 미세한 경계를 어떻게 탐색하나요? 밈을 만들거나 공유할 때 금지되어야 한다고 생각하는 주제나 테마가 있나요?

Share your thoughts on the impact of meme literacy on communication in the digital age. Do you believe understanding and interpreting memes is essential for effective online communication? Why or why not?

디지털 시대에 밈 리터러시가 커뮤니케이션에 미치는 영향에 대해 여러분의 생각을 공유하세요. 효과적인 온라인 커뮤니케이션을 위해서는 밈을 이해하고 해석하는 것이 필수적이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

levity

humor or lack of seriousness, especially in serious situations

Example

His levity during the meeting annoyed his colleagues who wanted to focus.

Example

She brought some levity to the tense discussion with a well-timed joke.

downside

the negative aspect or disadvantage of something

Example

The downside of working from home is the difficulty in separating work and personal life.

Example

Every investment carries some downside, no matter how promising it looks.

fair game

something or someone that is a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or pursuit

Example

Public figures are often considered fair game for media scrutiny.

Example

While constructive criticism is fair game, personal attacks should be avoided.

integral

essential or necessary to make something complete

Example

Trust is an integral part of any successful relationship.

Example

The engine is an integral component of the car, without which it cannot function.

finding solace

seeking and obtaining comfort or relief in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in her friends’ support after the loss of her pet.

Example

Reading books has always been her way of finding solace during tough times.

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