memes practically requires cultural fluency. If you’re not chronically online, you might miss the joke entirely — because half of it relies on knowing the reference, the trend, or the inside joke that came before it. Memes are proof that the internet has created its own evolving dialect, one that changes weekly, sometimes daily.
Influencers Have Replaced Traditional Celebrities
A decade ago, celebrities were untouchable — seen only through movies, magazines, or red carpet interviews. Today, a teenager filming content from their bedroom can have more cultural influence than an A-list actor.
