There's No "I" In Meme
Oct 02, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Episode description
Featuring Tay Zonday, creator of "Chocolate Rain"!
Memes are the language of the internet. What can they teach us about society? And what happens when you accidentally become one?
Chapter 1: What Do You Meme?
Laci discusses the concept of a meme. Why do some memes spread while others die immediately?
Chapter 2: The Very First Internet Meme
Laci speculates on the first meme she encountered online and the curious virality of Godwin's Law.
Chapter 3: Becoming A Meme
Laci chats with Tay Zonday about his early viral hit, Chocolate Rain. They discuss why the song went viral, its message about race, and the existential crises of being a meme.
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