Meme Challenge: Test Your Knowledge!

What is a meme?  

• A rare species of dancing potato

• A humorous image, video, or text that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users (and sometimes your grandma)

• A scientific theory about why socks disappear in the dryer

• A musical instrument played by cats

Which social media platform is most commonly associated with the rapid spread of memes? 

• Instagram (where your lunch becomes famous)

• Facebook (where your aunt shares memes from 2012)

• Twitter (where memes go to become legends)

• All of the above (memes are everywhere, like glitter)

What is the main purpose of a meme? 

• To inform you about the weather using interpretive dance

• To entertain or convey a message humorously (and make you snort-laugh in class)

• To sell invisible unicorns

• To write essays that nobody reads

Which of the following is an example of a meme format? 

• A recipe book for invisible soup

• "Distracted Boyfriend" image (the king of awkward glances)

• A math textbook with zero jokes

• A news article about the secret life of llamas

What does it mean when a meme goes "viral"? 

• It is deleted from the internet by a ninja

• It is shared and seen by a large number of people quickly (faster than you can say "send me that meme!")

• It is used in a science experiment involving cheese

• It is printed in a newspaper and used as a hat

Who is credited with coining the term "meme"? 

• Albert Einstein (when he invented the meme theory of relativity)

• Richard Dawkins (not a meme, but a real person)

• Bill Gates (inventor of the meme machine)

• Elon Musk (probably tweeted about it)

Which of the following best describes an "internet meme"? 

• A traditional folk story told by squirrels

• A cultural idea or trend that spreads online, often in a humorous way (and sometimes with cats)

• A type of computer virus that only infects pizza

• A government law about wearing socks

Why do some memes become more popular than others? Use reasoning to explain your answer. 

• Because they are always about llamas in pajamas

• Because they are easy to understand, relatable, and often funny (bonus points if they include a dog in sunglasses)

• Because they are written in ancient hieroglyphics

• Because they are only shared by secret agents

Imagine you want to create a meme about studying for exams. What elements would you include to make it effective and shareable? 

• Complicated language and no images (because everyone loves reading textbooks, right?)

• A funny or relatable image, a short caption, and a situation students recognize (like falling asleep on your notes)

• A long essay about exams (guaranteed to go viral... in your dreams)

• A list of exam dates (the scariest meme of all)

A meme uses a picture of a cat with the caption "I has cheezburger." Why might this meme be funny or appealing to people? 

• Because cats are secretly plotting to take over the world

• Because the incorrect grammar and cute cat make it humorous and relatable (and who doesn’t want a cheezburger?)

• Because it is a serious message about healthy eating

• Because it is about food, and food memes are always a win