Sloppy's Journal: Meme?

Throughout my sordid past, I have:

• [x] Stared at a so-called "meme" and tried to find the reproductive hook.
• [x] Executed/copied a meme even though I couldn't find the hook.
• [x] Fondled the reproductive hooks of three memes at the same time while being videotaped for a direct-to-DVD release.

I realize some people will copy any idea, but if the motive to copy doesn't come from the idea itself then is it really a meme?

That used to be such a cool word. *sigh* I'm trying to sweep back the tide with a broom, aren't I? Meme has already become one of those words like "hacker" and it's too late to save it.

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From Merriam-Webster:

[loucura!]

Meme: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.

There is nothing in that definition that precludes those inane surveys from being considered a meme.