edit: now it’s a meme and we can all hug in the comments.

66 points

Somebody should make a movie around this message of jaded adults refinding their humanity in an absurd, hyperconsumerist world through the rejection of cynicism and embracing of liking things again, but cleverly disguise it as a movie made to sell plastic dolls to little girls to play on the concept of hyperconsumerism.

I think this hypothetical movie will be a smashing success in the box office. And probably win the lead actress an Oscar this year.

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Totally irrelevant to your comment, keep up the strike and hold the line! Assuming you’re the real Margot Robbie and have a prolific platform. I know it’s not fair, especially to the less recognizable members but a lot of other people who are thinking about unionizing are watching the WGA and SAG strikes to see if labour can still win. It’s not just you guys, we’re all with you. Even if they’re too stupid to realize this strike is more important than a new season of NCIS. Labour winning this strike proves that labour isn’t out of the fight and capital hasn’t completely won. Stay strong! Hold the line!

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3 points

Thank you.

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I’d like to think even as a jaded adult this isn’t just an impersonation.

And I assume the Ken dance off scene is an allegory to the obliteration of the ego resulting in self reflection?

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Ok if you had the opportunity to make Ryan Gosling do a dumb song and dance number you would have done the same thing.

It’s funny for actors to play against type because it’s unexpected. Like Leslie Nielsen in “Airplane!”, for example.

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I absolutely agree, I think you ahem that lead actress should win an Oscar.

But I think it’s important that we don’t let enjoying things become synonymous with liking (mindless purchasing) the corporate products that are being sold to us at a breakneck pace.

What ways do we have to still create our own ways to have fun? How can we make our own “weird barbies”?

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The difference is that you should enjoy things not because nothing matters in this world (that would be hedonism.), but because the world matters to you, and you will fight to make it better.

There comes a point in everybody’s life where they are faced with their own mortality and finally figure out what they are meant to do. None of us will be here forever, so, I think we should use our short time on this Earth to fight for a world where everyone is free to find their way in life, and be themselves again.

Kinda vague, but everyone is different, so, everyone will have to figure it out on their own.

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5 points

I really like your first sentence. Great take, thanks for sharing.

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59 points

Not funny.

Not a meme.

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15 points

Approximately 99% of stuff that gets posted here are not memes. I think you’re fighting a losing battle here.

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Can we, without relentlessly criticizing, let people have their un-funny, non-memes and screenshots and whatever little harmless things in which they’ve managed to find a tiny shriveled flower of joy?

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3 points

FINE.

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9 points

What are the essential criteria of a meme in your view?

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7 points

I would say a Twitter post isn’t one. At least scribble on an image of some.kind.

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Okay, I’ve edited it so we should all be happy now

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IMHO an idea that spreads person to person, not just PSAs that are unlikely to be shared further.

So the avocado face on the bottom right of this image IS a meme. And if this Tweet turns into a copypasta, then it’s a meme.

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I’ve seen this particular tweet like a dozen times now, so it’s definitely spread far and wide. Some people only think of image macros as memes, but yes the broader definition I’ve seen is essentially a viral concept.

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4 points

Could we, without relentlessly criticizing, let people have… whatever little harmless things in which they’ve managed to find a tiny shriveled flower of joy?

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3 points

It’s being spread through communication - It’s a meme. Memes don’t have to be funny.

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3 points

Did you even SEE the avocado with a face? Meme.

/s if needed…

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2 points

Reminds me of where I used to live, Reddit.

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You’re 100% right. But I’ve seen comics and tweets do well here, so this post isn’t going against the norm

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1 point

Yep. Came for the memes. Unsubscribed for the other shit.

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If there was some other place to post that would get the same traction I’d gladly put it there. But its not really that big of a deal at the end of the day

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yes I posted stuff that doesn’t fit the community but everyone else is doing it

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The community of users collectively decides what does and doesn’t belong here

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You’re a Reddit refugee aren’t you

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34 points

If I hear Christmas music before at least November, I will go nuclear

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completely agree. people can have their decorations whenever and whatever else their heart desires, but i draw the line at christmas music

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31 points

I don’t mind people putting up decorations early, it’s when stores swap out their seasonal stock early that triggers me

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11 points

Last year local Home Depot started clearancing out Halloween decorations to make room for Christmas stuff in September.

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Halloween is the only good holiday. It is the only one that maintains any connection to it’s pre modern roots. It is about giving candy to children for free fuck capitlaism. It is about enjoying everything society says is wrong. It requires some creativity in ways most people don’t get to experience the rest of the year. It invites experimentation and self expression.

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Have you just never been to a club on halloween? Halloween is, by no stretch of the imagination, free from capitalist endeavors.

Those between 18 and 34 participate at the highest rate, and they end up spending the most on their costumes (capitalism).

You can like Halloween all you want, don’t kid yourself into believing that it’s somehow “pure”

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Halloween is still pretty capitalistic. You have to buy the candy you are handing out, and are encouraged to purchase decorations and make your home thematic to the season

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But it is still less bad than other holidays.

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27 points

Letting go of the part of you that judges other people is important. It hurts, because that is one of the few avenues of control we can experience in our lives alienated by capitlaism.

Letting your self be free of those childish emotions and learning to replace them with love for your fellows is the path towards true happiness however. That is one of those weird tricks the government doesn’t want you to know. Except it is real and it works. The more negative you are about other people the more negativity you experience and the more treats you need to buy to survive. The heart of every true revolutionary is full of love.

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I am judging the fuck out of nazis though and I will not stop

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Tolerance for everything but the intolerant.

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Yeah, you got me there that one is valid. After the revolution when all the hungry are fed and the cold are warm, then we can spend the time trying to help them grow and overcome whatever caused this. Until then however

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Blown away by a message like this coming from a hexbearian.

Good message, just an odd source.

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