14 Charts That Attempt To Explain The Crazy Life Cycle Of Memes

Just like any animal, memes are "born" into the crazy world we call the internet. But how do they spread, flourish, become "cancerous" and die? These charts attempt to explain the life cycles of memes, from creation to "normie" status. We even get a shout out - our position could definitely be worse!

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