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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• MEME: Share What Makes You Feel Thankful

  
  GROWMAP.COM — Authority: 412
  Last Thursday and Friday around the world, many were taking time to remember we have much to be grateful for even during challenging times. When we focus on what troubles us we sometimes forget that we still have so much. Although hardly original, I thought now would be an excellent time to start a Thankful Meme as ...
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• Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme

  
  Maria's Space — Authority: 482
  1. When is your birthday? In August2. Where were you born? In a hospital 3. Where do you live now? In a house4. What is your heritage? Italian but I always say I am American!5. Tell us about a weakness. My kids6. Whats a goal that youd like to achieve? Getting through this meme. 7. What is the most overused internet ...
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• Bucket List?

  
  Harmony in Motion — Authority: 132
  I swiped this from the Freaky Frugalite (who says she took it from Fenced in Family, who got it from her mom ;) ). Thanks, ladies - looks like an interesting list!Ive followed their lead on this one and bolded the things Ive already done. Why dont you post it up too? Id love to hear about your adventures!Been to ...
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• Sunday Stealing 11/29

  
  Fairy Blog Mother — Authority: 500
  Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme1. When is your birthday?June 21 (mark your calendar...I expect presents next year...get one for Kip Winger too)2. Where were you... Id love for you to drop by to finish reading this uber fascinating story. Leave me a comment or 70.
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• Crime Fiction Alphabet Letter i - week beginning 30 November

  
  MYSTERIES in PARADISE — Authority: 554
  The Alphabet in Crime Fiction - a Community Meme. Here are the rules Each week you have to write a blog post about crime fiction related to the letter of the week. Your post MUST be related to either the first letter of a books title, the first letter of an authors first name, or the first letter of the authors ...
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• Obama’s Science Czar John Holdren involved in unwinding “Climategate” scandal

  
  The Militant Libertarian — Authority: 139
  by Dr. Tim Ball and Judi McLeod, Canada Free Press Lift up a rock and another snake comes slithering out from the ongoing University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit (CRU) scandal, now riding as   “Climategate”. Obama Science Czar John Holdren is directly involved in CRU’s unfolding ...
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• sunday stealing

  
  what if this is as good as it gets? — Authority: 141
  (click the icon to play along) Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme 1. When is your birthday? October 29 2. Where were you born? at the hospital 3. Where do you live now? in my wonderful apartment 4. What is your heritage? French/German/Irish 5. Tell us about a weakness. I give in to ...
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• i say... and you think...?

  
  what if this is as good as it gets? — Authority: 141
  1. MacGyver :: duct tape 2. Garter :: bride 3. Wedge :: comfortable shoes 4. Inches :: ruler 5. Code :: pattern 6. Water :: favorite drink 7. Running :: walking 8. Curly :: hair 9. Turkey :: Thanksgiving 10. Stupor :: tryptophan #357
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• MM – Fireflies

  
  Life's sweets and spices — Authority: 129
  I’m featuring Fireflies by Owl City.  My kids can listen  to this song over and over again.  Hope you like it too.  Happy MM! Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are ...
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• Sunday Inspirations: A Legend in Your Own Mind

  
  Electronic Village — Authority: 522
  Originally posted : 11/30/2008 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith." -- (Romans 12:3) Do you want to know one of the ...
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• I’ve got to admit

  
  Roscoe's Public Notes — Authority: 143
  The result of this little quiz describes me pretty well.You Are a Two Dollar BillYou are a very quirky character. In fact, you’re so weird that you’ve got some people doubting your authenticity. You may not have a lot of money, but you certainly make up for it with creativity and downright wackiness.You are very ...
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• In My Mailbox/Mailbox Monday

  
  Cindy's Love Of Books — Authority: 472
  Where did the week go? Its that time of the week again to share the contents of my mailbox for this past week. In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren. If you havent checked out Kristis blog you really should. She is a fantastic YA blogger. In My Mailbox is posted on Sundays. ...
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• Unconscious Mutterings week 357

  
  I'm Over It — Authority: 129
  I say ... and you think ... ? 1.   MacGyver ::   Macwanker. 2.   Garter ::   belt.  3.   Wedge ::  potato. 4.   Inches ::   feet. 5.   Code ::   Morse. 6.   Water ::   running.  7.   Running ::   water. 8.   Curly ::   Mo. 9.   ...
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• A Message to the Environmental Movement: Your movement has been hijacked

  
  The Militant Libertarian — Authority: 139
  Transcript: This is James Corbett of corbettreport.com and I come here today with a message for you. You the environmentalists, you the activists, you the campaigners. You who have watched with growing concern the ways in which the world around us has been ravaged in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. You who ...
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• Unconsciously Muttering

  
  Roscoe's Public Notes — Authority: 143
  Playing week #357 of the popular, long-running meme.I say :: … and you think.MacGyver :: … resourceful Garter :: … elasticWedge :: … door stopInches :: … smallCode :: … languageWater :: … drinkRunning :: … Bear (he loved Little White Dove)Curly :: … cuesTurkey :: … foodStupor :: … tryptophan ...
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• Weekly Winners ~ light of day

  
  If Mom Says OK — Authority: 513
  More Weekly Winners photo galleries can be found at Sarcastic Mom . While you’re there, please leave our hostess Lotus some comment love. For Nov. 22-28 (Shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm or 55-200mm lens) Woke up to see a tinge of orange peeking through the window blinds. I jumped out of bed, ...
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• Weekly Winners, Nov 22-28

  
  Sarcastic Mom — Authority: 115
  November 22nd – 28th Some shots taken with my: Canon Powershot G9 Others taken with this loaner: Nikon Coolpix P90 (click through and view photo info to see which) Fall Adorableness, Modeled You Can Bend Me, Twist Me… Waiting To Be Needed ...
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• Camera Critters

  
  Tropical Fruit — Authority: 130
  "Please Let Me In."DrizellaNovember 2009Apple Valley, California
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• Sunday Stealing

  
  One Gal's Musings — Authority: 135
  Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme 1. When is your birthday? November 22. I am still celebrating, in case you wish to get me something. 2. Where were you born? Elgin, Illinois 3. Where do you live now? Just outside Chicago 4. What is your heritage? German and Irish 5. Tell us about a ...
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