Silpheed2K Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I've been on the internet for a while. I remember when the internet was just filled with a bunch of hobby sites for people who loved doing niche things. These days though, the internet is a part of our entire culture as a society. That said, does it ever bug you when you see internet memes acted out by people in real life? Specifically, people of the older generation who didn't exactly have the internet when they were growing up. I mean it takes me a second to process elderly people singing and dancing to ; or even seeing it played and talked about on national television or older forms of media, like the radio. I mean MTV even invited Psy on one of their award shows, in a sad effort to stay relevant, even though MTV primarily doesn't play music videos anymore and has been surpassed by internet video.I really have to ask this because, am I the only one freaked out when older people start doing strange things they found on the internet? I remember when the internet was mostly considered a nerdy thing to do, but that has really changed as time progressed and social media became more of a thing. Also, my question is not just limited to older people, but people who don't primarily do anything tech related and are "average everyday" people. Everybody has a smart phone with internet in their pockets these days and I just gotta know the opinions of some of you, cause I know Neowin is a very old community and I've been coming here for a while. (ignore my account registration) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have no problem with it, just shows how truly universal the internet has become to society as a whole Gerowen and +Warwagon 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Doesn't bother me in the slightest. If it bothered someone then they'd remind me on the people on 4chan complaining that other sites steal memes from them. its like "its ours and you cant do it/say it/whatever" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Doesn't bother me in the slightest. If it bothered someone then they'd remind me on the people on 4chan complaining that other sites steal memes from them. its like "its ours and you cant do it/say it/whatever" That happened when the people on 9GAG then claimed ownership of said memes and accused 4Chan of "stealing" them. To each their own, in the end I like that they are out there because it means more people can get enjoyment out of them. Guth and Glassed Silver 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayscale Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Not at all. Why should I? Because they "don't belong?" Meh :/ I'm not good with analogies but this is like when some iPhone users hating when Instagram became available to Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0rk_b0mb Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 No, not really. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest seanseany Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Nope , but obviously the OP thinks internet srs bizness . Get a life , or are memes all you have to worry about ? Internet is for everyone and you dont own the memes so anyone can use them. The Internets not your personal army so dont lay claim to it or how its used. Im amused that you think you have to be l33t or something to use them. Glassed Silver, Guth, ZakO and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingwo Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 No, it doesn't bother me because I'm an adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McGregor Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Nope , but obviously the OP thinks internet srs bizness . Get a life , or are memes all you have to worry about ? Internet is for everyone and you dont own the memes so anyone can use them. The Internets not your personal army so dont lay claim to it or how its used. Im amused that you think you have to be l33t or something to use them. this 100x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceles Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The internet as it is now it's nothing compared to what it was back in 1998... after that it became just a phantom of what it was, this however hasn't changed much from that point onward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pes2013 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The internet is now a part of ours lives. Its not a choice anymore. Which is a good thing but at the same time a bad thing. It will get worst and worst... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted December 9, 2012 Veteran Share Posted December 9, 2012 I think it's better when they go mainstream. I usually think it's better when something goes mainstream. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I think South Park covered the majority of the 'memes' subject :laugh: Guth 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redvamp128 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 No the question that should bother you is that when you do your mem and no one pays it any attention (not my cats BTW) Glassed Silver and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Internet meme's don't always bother me, but when they do... MarkusDarkus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurupy Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 It used to bother me, but then i took an arrow to the knee... MarkusDarkus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I love memes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McGregor Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I love memes :) they need to remove the hand drawn ones. I've yet to see a single funny one. and the whole Le Me thing makes me want to punch the artist in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted December 10, 2012 MVC Share Posted December 10, 2012 They make me feel proud to have the opportunity to grow up in an age where one person's idea / creation can be shared with the world. MarkusDarkus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redvamp128 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Remember Kids stop using your cell phone scooters and use only approved memes: Peace Sign, Bunny Ears, and Fake Wiener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Obi-Wan Kenobi 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*RedBull* Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 YEP remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curme Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 It bothers me that memes exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm happy to report that I haven't got a clue what you lot are on about! Now where did I leave my slippers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted December 12, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted December 12, 2012 Like certain songs, sometimes memes will get old if they're used a bit too often. However... there is one that will never get old. 60's Spiderman. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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