Sokath, his eyes uncovered!
this post was submitted on 19 Dec 2024
61 points (94.2% liked)
Showerthoughts
30017 readers
792 users here now
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.
Rules
- All posts must be showerthoughts
- The entire showerthought must be in the title
- Avoid politics
- 3.1) NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
- 3.2) Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
- 3.3) Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
- Posts must be original/unique
- Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Well that just, like, your opinion, man.
You aren't wrong but you didn't have to say it
Say what you will about the plagiaristic tendencies of self-referential meta comedy, but at least it's humour
You understand you just insulted my entire race of people? Had it not been for the laws of this land, I would have slaughtered you.
But yes.
Just?
What do you mean by this?
A boilerplate is basically a template with some adjustments to fit the situation.
It's also a term for packed snow.
I'm familiar with the term, just trying to figure out an interpretation that isn't just restating the definition of meme.
I think they mean in a boilerplate joke sense.
Making a meme is like making a joke where the punchline is basically worked out for you, you just need to figure out ingredients.
I'm not great with meme templates but take the Drake ugh/yay one. You just need something we dislike and a related thing we like. The punch line is Drake's expression etc.
There's more to a good meme but...
Yeah, I get that. It's just, there isn't really a revelation here. That's just what memes are: units of cultural expression based on broadly recognizable forms. "A hammer is a weight on a stick you hit things with" isn't really a showerthought, it's just stating the definition of a hammer.
I agree it's just another way to say the same thing.
Unless OP means memes are like packed snow.