Catholic memes

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Shatterpoint said:
I’ve read over this topic and I think that the disconnect for some people is between Dawkins’ idea of memetics and the contemporary usage of the word “meme”. So where people think “Catholic memes” are in line with Dawkins’ ideas, it’s more along the line of using image macros for humour like the rest of the Internet memes. As a subset, a lot of the “motivational posters” are actually parodies and satires of actual motivational posters which, in Internet memes, are called demotivational posters.

For example, the usage of the Internet meme “Bad Luck Brian” in a Catholic context would be as such, compared to the usual Internet usage that follows (the oiginal):

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In any case, it’s perfect for evangelization. And if Dawkins ever tries to complain about it, tough luck to him. 🙂
 
Crescentinus said:
In any case, it’s perfect for evangelization. And if Dawkins ever tries to complain about it, tough luck to him. 🙂
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Yessir. Memes reach many people in the Internet age and have the potential to be positive evangelisation tools than some people may like to admit.
 
Lost_Sheep said:
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Profound. Though I’d suggest “What her unborn baby would never guess …”

… or even “What her little girl would never guess …”

which is less “ironic” - but bestows more humanity than the word “fetus” - and for that reason may even be more profound, hard-hitting, and persuasive.

Still … quite arresting. I like your other stuff too.

You’re “lost”? Good guidance methinks. :sad_yes:

Space can be a problem with headlines, but maybe such changes could fit.
 
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They’ve moved the tabernacle **AGAIN! **

And NOW I’ve just genuflected to a LECTURN!

“I Don’t Know Where They’ve Taken Him”

2012 Mary Magdalen Award:

Winning Poster USA Regionals
 
CaptFun said:
Profound. Though I’d suggest “What her unborn baby would never guess …”

… or even “What her little girl would never guess …”

which is less “ironic” - but bestows more humanity than the word “fetus” - and for that reason may even be more profound, hard-hitting, and persuasive.

Still … quite arresting. I like your other stuff too.

You’re “lost”? Good guidance methinks. :sad_yes:

Space can be a problem with headlines, but maybe such changes could fit.
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I just found it and reposted it. It’s not my original composition.

But I agree with you.
 
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