Entry 6 : Not Everyone Can Be A Memester

Topic : Malaysians are so uncreative that they cannot even make ‘dank’ memes. Argue for or against the statement.

In last entry I've posted "Entry 5 : Meme Carefully (Assumptions)", I've assume that Malaysian couldn't produce "dank" meme for some reasons. Here's some reasons :-

Dank memes may harm social status among communities and society of Malaysia
Malaysian consist of multi-racial society. Therefore, racial issues will be quite sensitive. My theory shows that Malaysian themselves are limiting from creating memes that relates to racial issues. The majority of "dank" memes are mostly comes from western countries.

Improper memes may harm social standings of Malaysia
Heard of the mysterious missing airplane from Malaysia, MH 370? There are plenty of memes about it but it died off very early. My theory tells that majority of the society around the world takes this case as serious and no-laughing matter. Malaysia Airlines losses worsen after the planes disappearance. Causing major discouragement of customers to travel via airplanes in Malaysia.

A meme of MH 370

A video showing Malaysia protest

Most of the comments show disagreement with the act by the protestors

This is not even meme and even this short video causing huge hate among the society. This causing the major social destruction among races and communities. Now try imagine a meme that's this offensive. This might be the result but worsen.

Summary

In conclusion, Malaysian aren't "so uncreative that they can't create dank memes" but due to the fact that they have limitations producing "dank" memes. It's intentionally to avoid further issues among the society. It's not just happen only in Malaysia, other country do tend to have the same of issues as well.

AND

Memes posted in the net is like "throwing salt into the sea" kind of metaphor. Internet is a BIG network so it's hardly to be noticed by. Therefore, any Malaysian who posted either quality memes or not, it'll not be noticed and if so, the creator of the meme will not be known.

Bibliography :-

BBC (2014) Malaysia airlines losses worsen on MH370 disappearance. Available at: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-27435455 (Accessed: 16 December 2016).

Hxsm (2016) Hxsm - ‘we are very peaceful’. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/hxsmlah/videos/828904403918627/ (Accessed: 16 December 2016).

Literally Media Ltd (2015) Malaysian airlines flight 370. Available at: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/malaysian-airlines-flight-370 (Accessed: 16 December 2016).

Pitlane Magazine (2016) Pitlane magazine. Available at: http://www.pitlanemagazine.com/cultures/cultural-sensitivity-a-malaysian-view.html (Accessed: 16 December 2016).

shirleymaya (2013) Are WE becoming overtly sensitive? | the art of fearless living. Available at: http://shirleymaya.com/2013/08/26/are-we-becoming-overtly-sensitive/#gs.nEqREuc (Accessed: 16 December 2016).

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Entry 5 : Meme Carefully (Assumptions)

Topic : Malaysians are so uncreative that they cannot even make ‘dank’ memes. Argue for or against the statement.

While producing a "dank meme" or meme, what are the consideration before publishing it out?
My assumptions are :-
- Avoid jokes or humor that may be offensive to some people such as :-
    -Racism
    -Political issues
    -etc

- Some may get the joke and some don't such as "inside jokes" or reference-based jokes

- It have to be something that worth humor for. Which is like a catchy song.

All this assumptions, the most vital is the "sensitive issue".

My assumption show that it might be the limitation of making a "dank" meme. The last entry which I go through some of the "dank" memes, it seems to have some joke that are quite offensive to some individuals but it is what makes it "dank". Due to it's hurtful humor, somehow audiences seems to be interested in stereotyping one culture. Example stereotypes are :-

  - Americans have no gun control which causes "happy trigger" among citizens, which means                 shooting without a good reason
  - Malaysian lost airplane, MH370
  - and etc

Entry 4 : Memes aren't Dank Memes

Topic : Malaysians are so uncreative that they cannot even make ‘dank’ memes. Argue for 
             or against the statement.

What makes dank memes DANK?
After looking through some DANK memes, it seems to be somewhat inappropriate or should I say "offensive". Memes and DANK memes are two separate things. Most memes seems to be more friendly and humorous. At the other hand, dank memes is an ironic expression used to mock online viral media and in-jokes that have exhausted their comedic value to the point of being trite or cliché. In this context, the word “dank,” originally coined as a term for high quality marijuana, is satirically used as a synonym for “cool.”

Example of Meme

Exanple of Dank Meme

Example of Dank Memes Vine

[audio may be inappropriately loud]

Have you heard about the meme of a television programme called "Lazy Town"? It had been known by many audiences due to its "meme-fied" version.

We are Number One Music Video

Original

Dank Edition

". . .but it's . . ."

"Meme-fied" versions

Live and Interview

Meme is mention at [1:15]

As it mention in the interview, meme of the music video have been getting bigger and BIGGER. It stated that it's not only about well-done content but it's about the "crazyness", humor, and creativity.

Bibliography :-

Dank memes. But why? (2016). Available at: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/301556/dank-memes-but-why (Accessed: 14 December 2016)

Hamilton, J. (2016) For the teacher: All-too-real memes in honor of teacher appreciation week. Available at: http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Memes-that-are-all-too-real-for-teachers-in-honor-7387643.php (Accessed: 13 December 2016).

Milner, R.M. (2016) The world made meme: Public conversations and participatory media. Available at: https://books.google.com.my/books?hl=en&lr=&id=SPwlDQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR5&dq=dank+memes&ots=GrPXfNXxB3&sig=ovczbRKoyHJYWQjP0sENa-v71z4&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=dank%20memes&f=false (Accessed: 13 December 2016).

The Chive (2016) ‘Dank memes for the weekend (32 photos)’, 26 February. Available at: http://thechive.com/2016/02/26/dank-memes-for-the-weekend-32-photos/ (Accessed: 13 December 2016).

Entry 3: What makes memes "meme"

Topic : Malaysians are so uncreative that they cannot even make ‘dank’ memes. Argue for 
             or against the statement.

First of all:
How does memes turned out to be popular?
According to Elise Moreau, internet memes grow stronger ever since social media has grown to become mainstream phenomenon.

How does it become a "meme"?
When one of these things is broad enough to be considered extremely relatable between most people and has a humorous effect to it (like sarcasm or exaggeration), it often gets shared all over the Internet. Mass sharing gives it its internet meme status, stated by Elise Moreau.

What's other term for "meme"?
"Something that goes insanely viral" -Elise Moreau.

Where to find such "meme" and "dank meme"?
-4chan
-Reddit
-Tumblr

Therefore, anyone can make memes but never knew whose the creator who created the memes. Secondly, many of the meme consist of a culture that can be distinguish by many. 

SpongeGar from the episode SB-129 in Spongebob Squarepants 

Let's take an example of a Malaysian meme:

As malaysian, we probably find this humorous .But to those non-malaysians, they wouldn't know what it it.

Unless this,

In conclusion, everyone can make memes but we can't distinguish whether it's from a Malaysian and people only fond to the memes they understand.

How Dank Meme is Made:

loud audio at the end[2:10]

*please take this as a joke*

from [ https://youtu.be/qFsJbbFCcU4 ]

Bibliography: 

Klee, M. (2016) It’s the 3rd anniversary of the day memes became ‘dank’. Available at: http://www.dailydot.com/unclick/regular-memes-vs-dank-memes/ (Accessed: 5 December 2016).

Ltd, L.M. (2016) SpongeGar / primitive sponge / Caveman Spongebob. Available at: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spongegar-primitive-sponge-caveman-spongebob (Accessed: 5 December 2016).

Ltd, L.M. (2007) What kinds of entries should I submit? | general discussion. Available at: http://knowyourmeme.com/forums/general/topics/5784-how-are-memes-confirmed (Accessed: 5 December 2016).

Mental Floss (no date) What is the origin of the word ‘meme’? Available at: http://mentalfloss.com/article/61843/what-origin-word-meme (Accessed: 5 December 2016).

Moreau, E. (no date) What Are Internet Memes and Where Did They Come From? Available at: https://www.lifewire.com/what-are-internet-memes-3486448 (Accessed: 5 December 2016).