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Collected Item: “How we project the role of memes in history of this plagued year”

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How we project the role of memes in history of this plagued year

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meme

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This meme illustrates how we perceive memes right now - as instruments of humor that unify us in a time of crisis. We use these memes to laugh at our own dire situation in a healthy manner. It allows us to escape the constant turmoil for a little while and acknowledge that we are all going through this together, and hope that we come out of this situation stronger and more united.

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#history #unity #essay #memes #2054 #2020 #covid19 #pandemic

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2020-04-01
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