Dad jokes, for example, are corny and inoffensive, so they’re almost always a safe bet. Sure, you’ll get people who don’t like them because of their cheesiness. But for the vast majority of the internet, dad jokes are a bit of good old fun.
Now contrast that with Gen Z humor which often very heavily relies on randomness. It has plenty of fans, but it’s going to go over many people’s heads, too.
Ideally, you’ll end up with a meme that’s relatable and funny (at least to some people). Something that can help you go viral is commenting on important recent events.
There’s a potential problem, though. As soon as the news is replaced by other events, your meme might lose a lot of its context. That might make it incomprehensible to people in a few years or even just a few months.
It’s a far safer bet to make memes that tackle fundamental questions about being a human being. Things like health and wealth, relationships and parenting…
...As well as upvoting memes in the middle of the work day while being chronically exhausted now that you’re an adult with tons of responsibilities.
Which of these pics, as featured on ‘Iconic Posts,’ did you enjoy the most? Which ones made you laugh the hardest? Which ones do you personally think were the most random and the weirdest of the bunch? Do you prefer ‘traditional’ memes or contextless ones? We’d love to hear your thoughts, Pandas, so swing by the comment section to share yours.
