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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• Christmas Meme, Part 2

  
  Ramblin' with Roger — Authority: 128
  Grade/Rate Holiday Movies A – F 91. A Christmas Story. B+ 92. How The Grinch Stole Christmas? A+ if were talking Chuck Jones. Never saw Ron Howards. 93. The Santa Clause? Have I ever seen any of these all the way through? 94. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer? B 95. Frosty The Snowman? B- 96. Home Alone? B- 97. ...
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• Aloha Friday: Christmas and Merry Christmas!

  
  JamericanSpice — Authority: 123
  My Question:Do you send Christmas cards? Do you send paper cards or e-cards?  ******************************************I send out paper cards with photo of either the kids or all of us together and an update letter (because we have a huge family and everyone lives 2 days driving away or hours on an airplane!) Merry ...
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• History vs. Historical Fiction

  
  A Guy's Moleskine Notebook — Authority: 124
  Today’s question: Given the choice, which do you prefer? Real history? Or historical fiction? (Assume, for the purposes of this discussion that they are equally well-written and engaging.) I tend to read more historical fiction than history because the latter is usually a companion to travel and vacation. ...
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• Carol of The Bells

  
  Deadly Computer Blog — Authority: 120
  Carol of the Bells is the Best Christmas song of all time, just in time for Santa’s trip around the world. Probably the most famous rendition of it is Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24.  It’s my favorite one that’s for sure.  Here is the video in all it’s awesome glory: From the ...
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• Old School Friday: Nat King Cole

  
  Electronic Village — Authority: 476
  This blog is using the Old School Friday meme to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas ! Enjoy the powerful vocals and emotions from Nat King Cole as he sings a classic Christmas song . I hope you enjoyed this musical selection. What is your favorite Christmas song of all time?
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• A Festive Holiday Greeting from General Ursus

  
  raincoaster — Authority: 419
  It’s that perennial Christmas favorite from General Ursus ; you remember him, the chauvinistic, homicidal military fascist from the Planet of the Apes ? not Dr. Zaius , the one with the blog and the snappy musical . The other one. Played (as always) by GenX icon and YouTube favorite and ...
  11 hours ago

• christmas meme # 9

  
  what if this is as good as it gets? — Authority: 482
  1. What song gives you the most holiday cheer? I really like the music to Good Christian Men, Rejoice 2. Who is the hardest person to shop for on your holiday list? my dad, he usually buys what he wants and doesnt really need anything 3. When do you start your holiday shopping? as soon or often as I find the ...
  12 hours ago

• Friday Fill-Ins

  
  My Thoughts on Daily Living — Authority: 125
  1. My boots are ready to have fun ! 2. My goal is to enjoy this century. 3. Imitation is just like nothing . 4. Can you do both sing and talk? 5. Id like to do the things together at the same time . 6. To get over it? 7. And as for the weekend, tonight Im looking forward to have an early bed rest ...
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• Shhh! Its Christmas Eve!

  
  The Chronicles of Nani — Authority: 123
  trains, M&Ms, cats, yeah, thats our tree all right! Carla has been spending a lot of time looking out the back window which is the same window Kaline gazed out of looking for Santa Paws when she was a kitween. Carla didn’t get to watch for him in a nice warm house with a Christmas tree and pretty lights ...
  12 hours ago

• memePDX 018: Second Porch, Crazy Neighbor, Microsoft, NORAD Santa Tracker, and 30 hour day

  
  Silicon Florist — Authority: 124
  Merry Christmas Eve! Why are you sitting in front of the computer? Oh. Well okay then. We might as well entertain you with a special holiday edition of memePDX . This week on memePDX, Cami Kaos and I discuss Second Porch getting funding , Crazy Neighbor , Microsoft patent infringement , NORAD Santa Tracker , ...
  14 hours ago

• KYM Meme Week: Boxxy

  
  Rocketboom — Authority: 421
  ‘Meme Week’ continues with the second most favorited Know Your Meme episode of 2009: Boxxy. FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY , The Boxxy Story , How Boxxy brought the web to its knees , YouTube - boxxybabee’s Channel , Gaia Online , I Am Bored FOAR 4DD1 FRUM BOXXY , 4chan , Foar Everywun From Boxxy , ...
  16 hours ago

• SkyWatch Friday ~ season 4, episode 24

  
  If Mom Says OK — Authority: 423
  It’s like the clouds couldn’t make up their minds what they wanted to be. For more skyscape photography from around the world, visit SkyWatch Fridays . Your Skywatch Team: Klaus | Sandy | Wren | Fishing Guy | Louise | Sylvia Tagged: clouds, photography, SkyWatch Friday
  20 hours ago

• EcoMeme: 2009 Study Finds U.S. Consumers Prefer Greener Gadgets

  
  EcoSalon — Authority: 477
  A newsletter from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) this December predicted that 80% of shoppers would purchase new electronics over the holidays. Meanwhile, the gadget-loving blogosphere has fanned the flames of this worldwide appetite, with a flurry of year-end picks, pans, on sale and what’s next ...
  22 hours ago

• Happy Christmas Eve, everyone!

  
  Roscoe's Public Notes — Authority: 141
  “Need a lot of alone time”: That’s me alright! And that’s a feature not a flaw, by the way.You Are Christmas EveYou are a patient person, and you would agree that anticipation is sometimes better than the main event.There’s something magical about the night before Christmas – when it feels like anything ...
  23 hours ago

• The Climategate Timeline: 30 years visualized

  
  The Militant Libertarian — Authority: 148
  from Watts UP With That and Jo Nova Here’s a Spectacular Poster of ClimateGate covering 3 decades You have to see this to believe it. Look up close and admire the detail while you despair at how long science has been going off the rails. To better appreciate the past and what was exposed by the CRU emails, ...
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• The Morning Meme (Thursday, December 24, 2009)

  
  AfterElton.com - Because visibility matters — Authority: 643
  Info MemeAs if I wasnt already finding him swoon-worthy,, a newly single Jake Gyllenhaal stepped out in New York City last night to a benefit for Gods Love We Deliver, an HIV/AIDS charity....
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• Cracking Christmas!

  
  Yes, I'm A Yarn Snob... — Authority: 111
  I’d like to take this wonderful moment and thank everyone for their support. This year has been filled with happiness and sadness and without your kind words of comfort, your inspirations, your comments and just for being there, reading my blog………has helped me tremendously. May I wish you all a Merry, merry ...
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• The known universe

  
  A Roll in the Universe — Authority: 117
  This brilliant film is making the rounds. I found mine over at A Pacific View . Heres the comment I left there after seeing this video: Absolutely stunning video! Finally one that clearly gave me an idea of scale. Especially going back home. If any aliens are visiting us, it must be purely by accident, because ...
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• Christmas Meme, Part 1

  
  Ramblin' with Roger — Authority: 128
  There is this meme that SamuraiFrog did. Then Jaquandor found some more. But neither of them are as long as this one. So Im splitting it; half today, half tomorrow. OK, with the skips, its not really half. And Im not renumbering this puppy. Favorite Christmas... 01. Non-Jesus-related song? "Good King ...
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• 13 Popular Posts

  
  Fremont Libraries — Authority: 120
  Thursday Thirteen #97 I admit it. I’m addicted to blog statistics. So, as it’s nearing the end of the year, I offer you our 13 most popular posts (to date.) Happy Holidays! 13 Popular Posts: 1. 13 Versions of Cinderella 2. Preschool crafts fun! 3. 13 Children’s Books Made into Academy Award ...
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