• Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
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        Do I need to? People and likewise the internet aren’t defined by a dictionary. This image doesn’t even have the necessary visual to be considered a meme. It is just text inside a image. You don’t even need the screenshot

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          People and likewise the internet aren’t defined by a dictionary.

          But the meaning of words is described by a dictionary.

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          you don’t need to but you should. and if you’re not going to use a word with the correct meaning, it’s better to not use it at all.

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        original definition: an element of a culture or system of behavior passed from one individual to another by imitation or other nongenetic means.

        Second definition: an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, with slight variations.

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        There isn’t a single definition. However, memes need some sort of idea with a visual that supports the idea. This is just text and doesn’t even need the image. It would’ve been more accessible if it was a text post.