What do you mean you don't know what a meme is? It's ~~2017~~ 2018 for crying out loud!

![lolol.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUnakRq2WC33MzDBv1SKXArytncDPY1suUEKtqqaiRSV1/lolol.png)

# Brief Intro To Memes
### What?
A meme happens to anything (text, picture, video, GIF) when there's a narration/modification added to it.
Wow, that was an eloquent explanation, wasn't it?
### Example?
I shall now shamelessly plug my previous posts as an example to what a meme is:

[Shameless Plug #1](https://steemit.com/dmania/@yesaye/adsactly-on-adsactly-the-only-part-you-need-to-know-yameme-6-zg1hbmlh-9vzvy)|[Shameless Plug #2](https://steemit.com/dmania/@yesaye/dms-to-whales-on-steem-chat-for-upvotes-is-a-maj0r-cause-of-whale-deaths-yameme-5-zg1hbmlh-usjfg)|[Shameless Plug #3](https://steemit.com/dmania/@yesaye/y-u-do-dis-dmania-yameme-4-zg1hbmlh-dl5sx)
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### WTFAQ?
Here are some common questions regarding memes:

**1. How is it pronounced?**
NOT may-may. It has the "een" sound as in 'mean'. But this one ends with an "eem".
So, meme. Good, you nailed it!

**2. Who called it that?**
Why silly, [Richard Dawkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dawkins) of course. 
<sub>(thanks Wikipedia)</sub>

**3. What are the common terms related to memes?**
- *Meme* - The work of art itself.
- *Memes* - Plural form of meme.
- *Meme Template* - The base of the meme, without modifications a.k.a the original material.
- *Memer* - One who makes the memes.
- *Memed* - One, upon whom a meme has been made.

**4. But why-** 

Great, now that you know what a meme is and what it looks like, time to learn...

# How To Make Memes

### Step 1. The Essense Of The Meme Template
The first thing to do is getting familiarized with what the various meme templates stand for.

*What's at the core of the meme template? 
When can it be used? 
To describe what kind of situations, feelings, emotions?*

Trust me, you don't want to commit "The Sin" of the meme world by using the wrong meme template for the right situation. So, for this purpose, conduct extensive research on each individual meme template over at [KnowYourMeme](http://knowyourmeme.com/).
Or just view shitton of memes at [dmania.lol](https://dmania.lol) and guess the context yourself. 
<sub><sub>Either way, you're wasting your life.</sub>

Just in case, here are a few examples -

Meme Template|Name|Emotion
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![FlipTable.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYVA34Fh8384ExMGm2dEwYHjzHGvbjkQHLooWutSQPazh/FlipTable.jpg)|Table Flip|Anger
![NotSure.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVacwvmgG1pVPEkz8SRbzZSP7xikzXuePmmz6NsGiMifv/NotSure.png)|Not Sure If|Confusion
![OkayGuy.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmT26uwyZjb7RHG62mis1MV8MvdfdgBtkxQgVxp69juHk9/OkayGuy.jpg)|Okay Guy|Hopeless Resignation

<sub>All 3 emotions which I felt when my memes weren't recognized by the @dmania bot.</sub> 😢 

*Ahem*, I mean... look! It's time for Step 2!
<sub>:(</sub>

### Step 2. Observing Your Life & Reactions
Everyone knows that a good meme is one which you can relate to. Not those senseless posts that make it to [dmania](https://dmania.lol)'s Trending page... but I digress. 

Watch for those moments when you feel a certain emotion in you while experiencing a certain situation. So, if you're ever angry - stop for a moment. Take note of what made you angry. Resume being angry.

You may also note what other people are complaining about, happy about, sad about and such. One can even note any peculiar actions carried out by another so that it can then be memed.

Observation is key when it comes to meme-making. 

As Alfred Nobel put it,
>One can state, without exaggeration, that the observation of and the search for similarities and differences are the basis of all epic memes.

### Step 3. Making The Meme
There are various websites where you can create a meme online. 
One such is [Meme Generator](https://imgflip.com/memegenerator).
Go there and do the following:

a. Recall the incident that you had remembered in Step 2.
b. Choose the appropriate meme template.
c. Add text and make meme.
d. Upload it to [dmania.lol](https://dmania.lol/)
e. ???
f. Profit.

And there you have it - the quintessential steps of creating a professional meme!
Don't forget to post your memes in the comment section below after making them.
Until next time.
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#### <center>Thank you for reading!</center>
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<center>![emem.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfHPC5eXgyBcKAMmCRS8mJ69UNGeVmcPGpLkq2NyzjZM4/emem.jpg)
<sub>Mandatory Meme</sub></center>
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<code><sub>[Meme Source](https://imgflip.com/memegenerator) & [Thumbnail and Meme Templates Source](http://knowyourmeme.com)</sub></code> 
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