The History of Memes

The video explores the concept of memes, describing them as cultural packets that evolve and spread like biological processes. It discusses the historical 'Kilroy was here' meme and its spread during World War II. The video also covers modern memes like 'Bad Luck Brian', 'Overly Attached Girlfriend', and 'Success Kid', highlighting their origins and evolution through social media platforms.

What is a meme often compared to in terms of its behavior and evolution?

• A physical law

• A chemical reaction

• A mathematical equation

• A biological process

Which historical meme became popular during the 1940s?

• Overly Attached Girlfriend

• Bad Luck Brian

• Success Kid

• Kilroy was here

Which social media platforms contributed to the evolution of memes?

• Instagram and Twitter

• 4chan, 9gag, and Facebook

• Snapchat and TikTok

• LinkedIn and MySpace

What is the main theme of the 'Bad Luck Brian' meme?

• Romantic relationships

• Unfortunate consequences

• Childhood memories

• Unexpected success

What was the original name of the 'Success Kid' meme?

• Beach Baby

• Sandcastle Champion

• I Hate Sandcastles

• I Love Sandcastles