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  2020-05-11

  Essential Workers Meme

  This meme sheds light on the essential workers needing to still go into work everyday. Even in a pandemic, the people who work at grocery stores, public transportation, etc. still are required to go to work, and some even still need the money to. Work is both a burden and a luxury in this chaotic and stressful time.
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  2020-04-13

  Cartoon Capitalism Meme

  This meme is a political satire on what the major players in our capitalist economy are pushing for currently. By making the people the most money focused cartoon/movie characters commonly known, it points to the surreal nature of people pushing to go back to regular time when we aren't ready.
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  2020-04-10

  Summation of Everything Meme

  This meme is probably one of the saddest ones I've posted because it's the most real. It highlights that economic reality so many people are facing and exposes the systemic issues at play.
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  2020-04-28

  Lysol Juul Meme

  I have been doing this series on memes for the archive for a class, as I love social media. This was a submission from my Professor; she sent me it via email. Reflecting on receiving this meme form my professor, I realize the importance of memes especially in times of chaos. They reach all people in one way or another; they are universal. I think that's the beauty of memes. This meme in particular exposes public sentiment in reference to our president along with satire on his solution for the pandemic.
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  2020-04-24

  Corona Virus Cheap Flight Meme

  This meme explores the temptation of very cheap flight options at the risk of getting very sick. It is a very light hearted form of humor that plays on the millenial and Gen Z love of travel..