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[ "Why would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\n\nHow to remove a trigger lock without the key", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\nMost states don’t allow you to carry them into state buildings and literally require you to keep them in your car even if you’re otherwise a CCL holder. Not sure if this Capitol building had a safe storage locker in the building after going through security, but yeah, it’s potentially another example of downstream effects of bad gun control laws that actually contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it.", ">\n\nCouldn't you just leave it at home instead of in your car?", ">\n\nhard to ride the fantasy of being the good guy with a gun if your gun is at home next time you go to the mall.", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\n\nSaine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.\n\nPrison time may not be appropriate if one could make a plausible case for forgetfulness, but a fine, maybe low US$ 4-figures, would seem to be an exceptionally appropriate inducement for improving one's memory or creating and using check lists for what NOT to bring to the airport.", ">\n\nHow do you forget you have a gun in your purse?\nHow many middle easterners you think get told \"oh that's ok, we all make mistakes\" when \"accidentally\" carrying dangerous weapons onto an airplane that they \"forgot\" they had on them?", ">\n\nHave you seen the inside of a woman's purse? The contents is a complete mystery until you dump it all on the counter.", ">\n\nThats the modern equivalent of a shaman throwing bones to read the spirits. / tosses contents of purse on counter... \"Hrmmmm, Tammi, it says here your husband is cheating and your kids will.never put their shoes where they belong.. So says the chapstick, gum wrapper and half empty airfreshner pod\"", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nThey will have to pry my guns from my unlocked truck or gun cabinet", ">\n\nOr pry them thru the broken glass of either said cabinet or truck.", ">\n\nForgot about glass, and its invincibility", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nThat’s how you know when someone from Colorado is happy. They fire their 6 shooters into the air and yell “yeehaw.”", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nSo, he comes to work and needs two, not one, two guns?", ">\n\nWell, ya see, there is a shoot-Democrat-gun, and then there is the shoot-the-criminal gun. One is registered.", ">\n\nHow much do you wager he brings another gun with him and locks it in the car again tomorrow?", ">\n\nSure “stolen”, not hidden somewhere or “gifted” to friends or family nearby and you just happened to forget." ]

[ "Why would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\n\nHow to remove a trigger lock without the key", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\nMost states don’t allow you to carry them into state buildings and literally require you to keep them in your car even if you’re otherwise a CCL holder. Not sure if this Capitol building had a safe storage locker in the building after going through security, but yeah, it’s potentially another example of downstream effects of bad gun control laws that actually contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it.", ">\n\nCouldn't you just leave it at home instead of in your car?", ">\n\nhard to ride the fantasy of being the good guy with a gun if your gun is at home next time you go to the mall.", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\n\nSaine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.\n\nPrison time may not be appropriate if one could make a plausible case for forgetfulness, but a fine, maybe low US$ 4-figures, would seem to be an exceptionally appropriate inducement for improving one's memory or creating and using check lists for what NOT to bring to the airport.", ">\n\nHow do you forget you have a gun in your purse?\nHow many middle easterners you think get told \"oh that's ok, we all make mistakes\" when \"accidentally\" carrying dangerous weapons onto an airplane that they \"forgot\" they had on them?", ">\n\nHave you seen the inside of a woman's purse? The contents is a complete mystery until you dump it all on the counter.", ">\n\nThats the modern equivalent of a shaman throwing bones to read the spirits. / tosses contents of purse on counter... \"Hrmmmm, Tammi, it says here your husband is cheating and your kids will.never put their shoes where they belong.. So says the chapstick, gum wrapper and half empty airfreshner pod\"", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nThey will have to pry my guns from my unlocked truck or gun cabinet", ">\n\nOr pry them thru the broken glass of either said cabinet or truck.", ">\n\nForgot about glass, and its invincibility", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nThat’s how you know when someone from Colorado is happy. They fire their 6 shooters into the air and yell “yeehaw.”", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nSo, he comes to work and needs two, not one, two guns?", ">\n\nWell, ya see, there is a shoot-Democrat-gun, and then there is the shoot-the-criminal gun. One is registered.", ">\n\nHow much do you wager he brings another gun with him and locks it in the car again tomorrow?", ">\n\nSure “stolen”, not hidden somewhere or “gifted” to friends or family nearby and you just happened to forget.", ">\n\nPistols are too cheap to lose and report stolen typically" ]

[ "Why would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\n\nHow to remove a trigger lock without the key", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\nMost states don’t allow you to carry them into state buildings and literally require you to keep them in your car even if you’re otherwise a CCL holder. Not sure if this Capitol building had a safe storage locker in the building after going through security, but yeah, it’s potentially another example of downstream effects of bad gun control laws that actually contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it.", ">\n\nCouldn't you just leave it at home instead of in your car?", ">\n\nhard to ride the fantasy of being the good guy with a gun if your gun is at home next time you go to the mall.", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\n\nSaine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.\n\nPrison time may not be appropriate if one could make a plausible case for forgetfulness, but a fine, maybe low US$ 4-figures, would seem to be an exceptionally appropriate inducement for improving one's memory or creating and using check lists for what NOT to bring to the airport.", ">\n\nHow do you forget you have a gun in your purse?\nHow many middle easterners you think get told \"oh that's ok, we all make mistakes\" when \"accidentally\" carrying dangerous weapons onto an airplane that they \"forgot\" they had on them?", ">\n\nHave you seen the inside of a woman's purse? The contents is a complete mystery until you dump it all on the counter.", ">\n\nThats the modern equivalent of a shaman throwing bones to read the spirits. / tosses contents of purse on counter... \"Hrmmmm, Tammi, it says here your husband is cheating and your kids will.never put their shoes where they belong.. So says the chapstick, gum wrapper and half empty airfreshner pod\"", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nThey will have to pry my guns from my unlocked truck or gun cabinet", ">\n\nOr pry them thru the broken glass of either said cabinet or truck.", ">\n\nForgot about glass, and its invincibility", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nThat’s how you know when someone from Colorado is happy. They fire their 6 shooters into the air and yell “yeehaw.”", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nSo, he comes to work and needs two, not one, two guns?", ">\n\nWell, ya see, there is a shoot-Democrat-gun, and then there is the shoot-the-criminal gun. One is registered.", ">\n\nHow much do you wager he brings another gun with him and locks it in the car again tomorrow?", ">\n\nSure “stolen”, not hidden somewhere or “gifted” to friends or family nearby and you just happened to forget.", ">\n\nPistols are too cheap to lose and report stolen typically", ">\n\nThis is apparently a common problem among GOP members. \nMy district in NY just elected a US representative (D' Esposito) who had his gun stolen from his car. He was a cop at the time." ]

[ "Why would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\n\nHow to remove a trigger lock without the key", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\n2A gives you the right to get your guns stolen", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\nThey treat their firearms like they're pens.", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nLet me guess, a “come and take it” bumper sticker on his car?", ">\n\nNo doubt.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nWhy would you leave a firearm (two firearms) unattended in your vehicle? This is irresponsible gun ownership. There should be consequences.", ">\n\nMost states don’t allow you to carry them into state buildings and literally require you to keep them in your car even if you’re otherwise a CCL holder. Not sure if this Capitol building had a safe storage locker in the building after going through security, but yeah, it’s potentially another example of downstream effects of bad gun control laws that actually contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it.", ">\n\nCouldn't you just leave it at home instead of in your car?", ">\n\nhard to ride the fantasy of being the good guy with a gun if your gun is at home next time you go to the mall.", ">\n\nWhy is anyone leaving guns in a vehicle overnight?\n\nLast year, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, accidentally dropped a handgun inside the Capitol while hurrying into the House chambers. The weapon didn’t discharge.\nIn 2014, then-state Rep. Jared Wright, R-Fruita, left a loaded handgun in a committee room. \nIn 2017, then-state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, was arrested at Denver International Airport after she carried a handgun into a security checkpoint. Saine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.", ">\n\n\nSaine was not charged after prosecutors said it appeared Saine forgot the weapon was in her purse.\n\nPrison time may not be appropriate if one could make a plausible case for forgetfulness, but a fine, maybe low US$ 4-figures, would seem to be an exceptionally appropriate inducement for improving one's memory or creating and using check lists for what NOT to bring to the airport.", ">\n\nHow do you forget you have a gun in your purse?\nHow many middle easterners you think get told \"oh that's ok, we all make mistakes\" when \"accidentally\" carrying dangerous weapons onto an airplane that they \"forgot\" they had on them?", ">\n\nHave you seen the inside of a woman's purse? The contents is a complete mystery until you dump it all on the counter.", ">\n\nThats the modern equivalent of a shaman throwing bones to read the spirits. / tosses contents of purse on counter... \"Hrmmmm, Tammi, it says here your husband is cheating and your kids will.never put their shoes where they belong.. So says the chapstick, gum wrapper and half empty airfreshner pod\"", ">\n\nIt takes a good guy with a gun to stop the bad guy with the gun who stole their guns from a good guy with a gun.", ">\n\nIs this reckless incoming GOP state representative supposed to be a good guy?", ">\n\nIts simple - he's an allegedly good-guy-with-a-gun, who bought the gun from another, also verified good gunguy, who got the gun after they accidentally stole it from a bad-guy-with-a-gun who had a questionable moral alignment that I don't feel like getting into right now", ">\n\nDnD meets spaghetti western of epic proportions.", ">\n\nHow about no more bring your guns to work day anymore please.", ">\n\nThey will have to pry my guns from my unlocked truck or gun cabinet", ">\n\nOr pry them thru the broken glass of either said cabinet or truck.", ">\n\nForgot about glass, and its invincibility", ">\n\nParked cars in a building that does not allow weapons to be carried inside is a great place to try to steal some weapons.", ">\n\nIt's Colorado...I thought I could just leave them on the passenger seat and it'd be cool.", ">\n\nClassic responsible gun owner move.\nsnerk", ">\n\nThe only reason for this dipshit to have two in his truck are his pathetic Yosemite Sam fantasies.", ">\n\nThat’s how you know when someone from Colorado is happy. They fire their 6 shooters into the air and yell “yeehaw.”", ">\n\nHow full of fear do you have to be to carry around two guns in your car. \nThis is one of my biggest issues with the republican party. They are so full of fear. And I just don't trust a person that scared to be an effective leader.", ">\n\nI am sure we will hear from this state representative about responsible gun ownership next time there is any kind of shooting.", ">\n\nSerious tangential question: are trigger locks as easy to break as bike locks from the 1980s?\nTrigger locks are good. They prevent children from being able to use any guns they can get their hands on. However, I doubt they're a robust solution.\nI didn't notice the article stating where the guns were in the truck. Wouldn't be surprising if they were in the glove compartment, nor that the thief who opened the truck would have looked in the glove compartment.\nLess of a tangent: Colorado legislators don't have a secured parking lot?", ">\n\nAfaik trigger locks suffer from the need to be able to be removed quickly in emergency situations. So they somewhat do what they are intended to, but don’t really go the full way of disabling the gun.\n„The gun to defend yourself? Put this thing on to make sure it takes 3min till it’s ready“\nPeople at home use gun lockers and on the road I imagine they don’t care but want the quickest access to it possible. (It’s basically useless if not ready to fire when drawn to many)", ">\n\nSo, he comes to work and needs two, not one, two guns?", ">\n\nWell, ya see, there is a shoot-Democrat-gun, and then there is the shoot-the-criminal gun. One is registered.", ">\n\nHow much do you wager he brings another gun with him and locks it in the car again tomorrow?", ">\n\nSure “stolen”, not hidden somewhere or “gifted” to friends or family nearby and you just happened to forget.", ">\n\nPistols are too cheap to lose and report stolen typically", ">\n\nThis is apparently a common problem among GOP members. \nMy district in NY just elected a US representative (D' Esposito) who had his gun stolen from his car. He was a cop at the time.", ">\n\nThey love trying to board airplanes with them." ]

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[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means." ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh" ]

[ "I find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nMemes are often funny. But it's not at all part of the definition", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\nthat gives them positive feeling. \n\ndunno where you got that from. Memes absolutely can be negative. Rage-inducing memes often get shared more than other types.", ">\n\nPositive for them because they want the rage. They want the hate. Its their entertainment.", ">\n\nNot sure I agree, I think you're twisting definitions. I don't think most people want to be made angry or hateful, its just what makes them react and respond more. \nIf by positive you meant it creates a reaction, then I agree, but I don't think that's what you meant at all.", ">\n\nI doubt I look like a definition expert.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke", ">\n\nI dont think people find them funny, I just think they find them wholesome, and thats a respectable category of their own.", ">\n\ndo you not understand what wholesome means? it doesn't mean funny", ">\n\nOP is a grinch", ">\n\nVery few are funny, mostly on niche topics.\nIn general I think meme culture is not too good, it should be used sparingly. I think it tends to downgrade thought if abused. A bit like twitter, but with pictures.\nAlso probably hurts are already messed up attention spans. But yeah, lots of these meses are not funny, so maybe your view is not too unpopular.", ">\n\nWhen you stare into the abyss of dark memes, the memes darken your abysmal soul…turn back before it’s too late pilgrim.", ">\n\nNot everyone gets your sense of humor either. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, and we'd all be better off appreciating each other instead of putting them down.\n*Except for pedos & nazis. May they burn in the hottest flames of hell. As painted by Thomas Kincaid.", ">\n\nWhat about the imperial Japanese?", ">\n\nMemes are just popular pieces of content/media. There's nothing saying they HAvE to be funny.", ">\n\nI thought this too, but honestly with the distinct lack of wholesomeness from the certain segments of the population, I'm starting to think it provides some important counterbalance.", ">\n\nExactly the point that OP is missing. The wholesome thing is more of a reaction to “a certain segment of people” who aren’t mature enough to self-regulate and who operate online without consequence. Meaning it brings out the worst in humans, especially those who don’t already have well established principles. It’s people understanding that living in a world of chronic toxicity isn’t healthy. Unfortunately it’s a band-aid on the overwhelming destruction of mostly the youth, but even boomers and everyone in between.", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nDidn't someone just post this same thing like earlier this week or last?", ">\n\nIt's always just annoying SJW bullshit", ">\n\nthe genuinely fill me with rage. i am always expecting for post to have a ton of downvotes but it has thousands and thousands of likes!!!! how is it possible!", ">\n\nWhat comedy? Look up the definition of wholesome 🤡🤡", ">\n\nMan gives 1 dollar to homeless person. So wholesome", ">\n\ni mean i don’t mind them but i don’t get how they are memes", ">\n\nI’ve seen people post pictures of themselves and call it wholesome. I could be missing something or misunderstanding the whole thing, but that’s not for me.", ">\n\nme problem with r/wholesomememes is that they think that anybody cares about there memes", ">\n\nI agree, that is why most of reddit is ruined.", ">\n\nThen sit /s", ">\n\nSit down then", ">\n\nNo I actually never find wholesome meme funny. It's kinda defeat the purpose of wholesome meme.", ">\n\nTheyre not always funny but theyre uplifting and thats their purpose", ">\n\nNow I am in the same position that I too fucking hate wholesome memes. But we should be clear headed and remember that \"meme\" is not strictly a joke. Meme is simply something that you share with people via internet that gives them positive feeling. That positive feeling includes both humor and just general relatableness.", ">\n\n\"Meme\" is one of those terms that got ruined by rampant misuse.\nIt got transformed from \"something that spreads because of it's cultural relevancy\"(eg something achieving virality) to \"some shit a 13 year old slapped together in Paint and posted to /memes\" (eg something that wants to be viral but is often just forgettable shite).\nWhen everything is a \"meme\", nothing is. Of course, that depends on what your definition of is is.\nIt’s a ~~beautiful~~ sad thing, the Destruction of words.\nSee also:\n\"The Cloud\" Used to be (distributed or computed on) a network so large that an isolated outage wouldn't impact it(like shooting an arrow into a cloud, the cloud made up of a vast array of particles barely notices.\nNow it's \"some company's server farm\" maybe with a backup or two in some other location.\n/Grumbles in Old man yells at cloud.", ">\n\nI find them annoying. it's just forced and disingenuous.", ">\n\nYup. Unfollowed that sub a long time ago when I thought everyone there are all mindless wholesome bots.", ">\n\nThey're not meant to be funny, at least most of the time, they're there to make people feel good.", ">\n\nConsidering the other content Reddit will push at people I’m not surprised OP and those that agree prefer more cynical content. I had to mute several popular subs because that shit is just straight up depressing.", ">\n\nI hate memes", ">\n\nI've slowly come to realize this over the years. The only 'memes' I really like are the ones that are so aburd there's no way they could be the product of effort, or one's where a ton of effort goes into making a really dense pice of material with no chance at any popular payoff. Memes like 'sopa de macaco' or baneposting or spotemgottem.", ">\n\nForced positivity comes to mind whenever i see one of those. I'm a sucker for cute things, but damn there's absolutely zero funny wholesome memes. Memes are supposed to make you go \"haha\" and not \"aww\"", ">\n\nWhen did the definition of meme become so strict? They’re not meant to be funny if you don’t like them that’s fine but a meme is simply something thats became widespread, funny or not. I equally wouldn’t call them wholesome memes they’re just wholesome posts.", ">\n\nNot everything is a joke my guy. They aren't trying to be funny", ">\n\n\"meme\"", ">\n\nmeme\n/miːm/\nnoun\n1.\nan image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.\n\"celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site\"\n2.\nan element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.", ">\n\nI find that definition to be wrong. Meme = A Funny", ">\n\nmf disagreeing with a dictionary entry", ">\n\nOh im sorry. Does language work the same as newton's law of gravity?", ">\n\n*Oh,\n*I'm\n*Newton's\n*Laws\n*of Relativity not Gravity", ">\n\nYou should be spending your time on more productive things tbh", ">\n\nI used to feel that way, as well as things like heartfelt or emotional dialogues on tv for example.\nTurns out I was just uncomfortable with emotional vulnerability. It also showed up, for example, with me turning everything into a joke" ]