Not viruses as such, at least according to the inventor of the term, rather they are already part of our inheritable structure, our DNA (so to speak) seeking new ways to be inherited.

We are our memes.

[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 9 points 2 years ago

If only we could do something about it

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 years ago

I thought memes were supposed to be funny.

Whoever told you that is your enemy

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago

I think it was Charlie Chaplin who said that the best jokes make you first laugh and then cry.

[–] OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

But also accurate

[–] AnarchoBolshevik@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Agreed. I know that the original poster isn’t siding with the Herzlians, but this is still in questionable taste.