WorldViews: memes


Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Where memes begin: An interview with Josh Fonner, whose photo was used for two popular memes
By Elizabeth Flock
An interview with Josh Fonner, whose photo was used for two popular memes.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  04:25 PM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, Internet culture, memes, Josh Fronner

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 01/06/2012

‘Israeli lefty cats’ make light of tough issues in Israeli politics
By Elizabeth Flock
A meme started by left-wing Israelis has gone viral.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  03:26 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Israel, memes

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Anti-planking act proposed in Philippines after people plank in Manila streets
By Elizabeth Flock
A government official in the Philippines has proposed a bill to outlaw the viral “planking” trend for safety reasons, but many people think it’s just funny.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  10:27 AM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, planking, Philippines, memes