What exactly is a viral internet meme you may be wondering? Well, I’ll give you a little definition. Viral memes are anything that is transmitted electronically over the Internet and gains huge and rapid popularity. Eventually, a meme will get many millions of views from people all over the world.
A meme can be something as simple as an image, a joke, or even a viral video (mostly). You may have already seen or heard something viral on the internet. Some notable examples include Scumbag Steve, The RickRoll, The Double Rainbow Guy, and Chuck Testa.
That’s just a small number of memes, you have to understand that there are literally thousands of internet memes floating around right now… and the number is growing rapidly every day.
Memes have the power to capture our full attention, wildly entertain us, and also give us hope of being a viral star one day. There’s something magical about a viral meme that really can’t be described. Once it catches on, it spreads like wildfire and never really stops.
Internet memes have become an integral part of our entertainment, culture, and everyday life. So, with all of that said, what exactly makes a viral meme good?
Well, I’m glad you asked. There are several different characteristics of a good viral meme, but there are some qualities that are more noticeable than others. In particular, a viral meme should hook you emotionally in some way. That’s not to say that it has to be sad or anything like that, but there should be an element that “draws you in,” so to speak.
After all, it’s that “hook” element that draws you in again and again and ultimately makes you share it with all your friends and family. Think of everything viral you have seen on the Internet. Okay, as you might conclude, they all had something that attracted you and captured your attention, if only for a short time.
Good internet memes should also make you think (ideally) and challenge your mind in some way. However, it doesn’t have to be complicated. It should introduce you to something you haven’t seen before. And if you really want to get a good reaction, make your meme or viral video have a comedic element. That is sure to win people over.
It’s not that hard to make viral memes, and with a little effort, and just being yourself and expressing your true side, you should be able to pull it off.