This episode of the Cogent Code Podcast is about Memes and internet trends… like the Vine.. Tik Tok… These days, memes are used for all kinds of purposes. They help us connect, serve as conversation starters, help smooth over a conflict, or make a point. Memes can bring us a laugh; helping us unwind a bit. For many of us, they also provide the perfect distraction from rough situations and bring light to bad news.

For most of us, memes are used primarily as a form of entertainment. They are simple, yet influential enough to penetrate a wide variety of niche circles and create viral pieces of content that everyone talks about.

Some parts of meme culture has led to ripples in our society beyond the internet. Think about it. Every meme is created by someone who’s intention is to possibly go viral, whether for entertainment or persuading someone to see the topic through their lenses.

We’re going to talk about memes and how they can influence society and social change, entertain us, and what the evolution of memes look like.

In this episode, we are going to dive into the world of memes and famous video clips. We’ll tap into the funniest to the most serious and everything in between.