The Harmony Among Internet Memes
Youtube is a wonderful place that rarely fails me. There have been very few times I haven’t found a video that I was searching for. My favorite thing to do on YouTube is to watch the “most viewed” videos. It’s interesting to see what videos have spread among the masses and what internet memes develop via youtube. It’s always a great feeling to identify with an internet meme references outside of the internet, but maybe I’m just a nerd.
I traveled to California for an electronic music festival and at one point during the concert this video played on the large screens.
The DJ, Deadmau5 mixed the song and the crowd went crazy. Not only did we get a little taste of keyboard cat, but the King of internet memes himself, Rick Astley. It’s interesting to think about how these specific videos become viral, but what amazes me the most is the feeling of understanding an inside joke among 7,000+ people. It’s almost indescribable.
The great unity underlying internet memes contribute to the universality component of the internet. Some question the amateurish and ridiculous content and cry out, “What does this video say about the mindset of the masses?” coughAndrewKeencough. Ultimately, I believe it’s important to look at internet culture for what it’s worth. My usual skepticism over quality and content is not really emphasized when regarding internet memes and culture. Ultimately, viral videos are simply entertainment. If it makes you happy…why not?
See the girl towards the left touching the red mouse head? That's me.
