MeMe

A meme on the internet is usually a reference to a post which bloggers use to interact with one another. The concept is simple. Write something and see how many "tagged" people scribble their own version. They are particularly effective on social networking sites, which have the advantage of lots of members so word can get around as quickly as possible.

Anyone can start a meme. All it takes is one idea, whether or not it comes from someone else. Even those blogs with few viewers will potentially get at least one person to grab the meme and run with it. All fires start with one spark, and a meme can be just the ticket to greatness.

Some memes are simple, while others are very complex. The question 'What's your favorite color?', for example, is basically a one-word answer. Write 5, 10 or 25 things about yourself is likely to take longer.

The term originates from the concept developed by Richard Dawkins, which described cultural ideas or concepts being transmitted in the same manner as genes.

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• 2009 End of Year Meme

  
  Bleeding Espresso — Authority: 417
  I first saw this Year End meme at Sundry Mourning , who originally copied it from Gwen’s Petty, Judgmental, Evil Thoughts back in 2004. This year’s version follows, and you can also check out previous ones: 2006 2007 2008 1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Bottlefed a ...
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• Twelve Drummers Drumming

  
  Wide Awake in Wonderland — Authority: 123
  So last night around 11:00 p.m. after sharing a spectacular dinner of raw oysters, grilled oysters, beer battered cod, grilled salmon and crab bisque (a seafood extravaganza!! There was some rice and creamed spinach, too, because you have to have balance) with some dear friends, I was sitting on my couch surrounded by ...
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• Kiss My Balls!

  
  My 2 Cents — Authority: 124
  Have a very merry Chrismahannakwanzakuh! Posted in me me and even more me!
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• Merry Christmas

  
  Random Thoughts of a Crazy Liberal — Authority: 130
  Hope everyone has a good holiday! My sister and me circa 1989. My mom will be here till the first, and I have no idea how much time Ill have to blog. So try no to miss me too much if Im gone.
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• I am one happy camper

  
  Random Thoughts of a Crazy Liberal — Authority: 130
  My mom and her husband are one their way to Utah today. Im so excited its ridiculous. Even though I got to spend Christmas in San Diego last year, this is the first time I will get to celebrate the holidays in Utah with my family. This is also the first time my mom will get to see where we live and I cant wait. ...
  5 days ago

• In which our heroine answers random questions

  
  Random Thoughts of a Crazy Liberal — Authority: 130
  Im going through all the shit on my computer and I came across this meme I did forever ago. I don’t usually do these, but I thought this one was particularly interesting and I was probably bored as hell. Plus it’s Christmas Eve and who knows if anyone will even be around these parts today. Enjoy. When do you ...
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• Eleven Pipers Piping

  
  Wide Awake in Wonderland — Authority: 123
  I may very well stand corrected. Cirque du Soleil is super weak…but bagpipes are worse. I speak from experience. This is very authentic-ish. Im just glad I cant hear it. As you may recall, when I first arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland in August of 2008, I spotted a man playing bagpipes in a park, and it was ...
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• Nothing like beer for Christmas

  
  Random Thoughts of a Crazy Liberal — Authority: 130
  I hate beer. It’s one of those things that I wished I liked (like wine), but I just don’t. Unless I’ve already had far too much to drink, the taste of beer literally makes me want to throw up. I have to force myself to swallow every drink I take and I don’t find that to be a pleasant experience. Too be honest ...
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• All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

  
  Bore Patch — Authority: 579
  No? Well how about a filling to replace the one that just fell out? I note that the Senate hasnt even passed the Obamacare™ bill, and the dentist is already getting me right in! Thanks, Senate! Boy, this is just like the Nobel Peace Prize - you dont even have to do anything, and the rainbows shine down on the ...
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• Here’s wishing all of you …

  
  Our Everyday Things — Authority: 123
  … one Christmas that brings you the true joy, hope and love from ABOVE. Merry Christmas, everyone. From all four of us. … For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...
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• Teacher Tales: Vomitrocious

  
  The Jason Show — Authority: 465
  Its a fact that all elementary school teachers must learn to accept: kids puke in class. Sometimes kids puke in class a lot . I have been teaching long enough that I have numerous upchuck stories proudly tucked under my belt. The most recent one transpired just a few days ago, and as usual, the old familiar ...
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• Mr. Monk and and the Epinion

  
  A Writer's Life — Authority: 580
   Mark Baker at epinion has given MR. MONK IN TROUBLE a thumbs-up . He says, in part: I often found myself laughing out loud or at least chuckling and smiling as I went through the book. But it isnt all laughs. Mr. Goldberg always does a great job with these characters, and he allows us several moments that are very ...
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• Hots and Not

  
  Sadieandlance — Authority: 106
  Look. Up there. Its Rudolph! Thats what I was greeted with when I picked the Smurf up from childcare. Had to sweep that pudding bowl fringe away to get to the antlers. Love it. Thats Hot. More Christmas baking, more royal icing. SO hot. Im all about royal icing now - after fearing it for ever. Outings ...
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• Ten Lords a-Leaping

  
  Wide Awake in Wonderland — Authority: 123
  This has got to be the worst gift of all. Ten lords a-leaping? What the hell do you do with that? What does it even mean? Is that like Cirque du Soleil tickets or something? This is not Dozer, but it could be. Actually, and this just occurs to me now, it could be the most harrowing ‘gift’ of all: ...
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• Merry Christmas to all!

  
  Planet Kambing — Authority: 118
  and a very Happy New Year!
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• Nine Ladies Dancing

  
  Wide Awake in Wonderland — Authority: 123
  Well it’s pretty clear what this is. On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love took me to see The Rockettes. That has to be it, right? If not that, it’s a strip club. I guess it depends on the kind of guy you’ve snagged: “Metrosexual, hair’s-breath-away-from-being-gay, Broadway-loving fancy pants” ...
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• Win at my sails

  
  Broadsides — Authority: 553
  Looks like I have won Best Blog By a Journalist in the Canadian Blog Awards 2009. I cant believe I bested my awesome girlfriends Kady and Susan, but just by a blonde hair. (Note that Kady now blogs for CBC.) Props to the ladies for dominating the category. Blogging is still a mans thing, mostly. I also placed third ...
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• Christmas spirit

  
  Broadsides — Authority: 553
  I never get tired of this one. Heading home for a white Christmas. Peace on earth. Peace with earth. Hold the fort. P.S. I will be watching to see who is naughty or nice. I got an iPhone for Christmas. 3GS Baby! :-) P.P.S. I am setting the clock on this post so it stays on top, at least until Christmas Day.
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• Ten on Tuesday: 10 New Year’s Resolutions

  
  Fun|Fierce|Fabulous — Authority: 121
  Blog less . If you noticed, the only contents of my blogs are either memes or advertisements. Its boring, I know. The only personal updates or real blog posts that I have are so minimal and boring even I want to hit the snooze button. Sorry for that. Theres just so much going on, with the baby and Ozzy getting bigger ...
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• Curse of the Peeker

  
  90,000 Words of Delusion — Authority: 115
  Yes, I was one of those kids - when Christmastime came around, I couldnt leave the hidden presents alone. It was like a treasure hunt, trying to find the secret hiding place of the gifts, and learning what was coming my way. I never found them all, of course, so there were always surprises Christmas morning. And ...
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