Memes

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Political Power of Memes

When Daniel was back at it again with the white vans, the meme spread like wildfire. It was shared and shared again across different media platforms, and the internet got creative. Variations of the meme became popular, and people began making their own memes referencing the original. There is even a rap song based on the short video, and the phrase, "Damn Daniel," became widely integrated into daily conversation. If a silly 30 second video can have this kind of an impact, imagine how influential viral meme culture can be when applied to something more relevant: politics. 



When memes come up in conversation, it is likely not a discussion of the power they can have in a political setting. While memes can be a fun or silly way to engage in a digital culture, they can also 

Convergence Culture

Peers

Journalists

Real Time

Grassroots Intermediaries

Millenials

Why People Post Political Memes

Persuasion

Entertainment

Form Identities

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The Media Against Bernie Sanders

Popular Memes in the 2016 Election

 

 


 

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