The meme’s evolution is one that is unceasing. Even with regard to a single template, the message it evokes can be drastically different from the parent source. Join us as we take a look at classical paintings turned memes, campy aesthetics from the 90s, the cringe of the 2000s, the feverish entropy of the 2010s, and finally the contemporary moment – the 2020s.
At the Meme Project, we tried to map out this timeline of memes – it is in no way biblical or complete for that matter – we’d like you to contribute to it as well!
Video editor: Rohan Bhide
Music | Sound | Video credits:
jack stauber ─ two time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWgrek3F5bw
Indian Music | Happy Vibe | Instrumental Flute & Sitar – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgK-LPb1e9s
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams Instrumental – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyLvc0-s_0Q
Windows XP ERROR Song – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxxyjDFnbb0
Nyan Cat [original] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2-TGUlwu4
Roundabout (2008 Remastered Version) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPCLFtxpadE
【Rainych】 SAY SO – Doja Cat | Japanese Version (cover) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsZbWAqU8xY
Bird Singing Sound Effect ~ Free Sound Effects –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRsCZYZAdc&t=4s
Kiss Sound Effect – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKydNH2otK0
Small explosion – Sound effect- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkRrlr-EJU
Mouse Click – Sound Effect (HD) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6_8SlZZwvQ
tv turn off effect – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MH6JZdGZcI
twitter sound effect – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDfeMlCplrI
Just Sans talking – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQqyArvAn4k
Keyboard Typing Sound Effect – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTUMyiLVZE
Old FIlm Grain | Overlay (Download) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_MZb7qTenE&list=PLOmt5CjPm85HvXO28g85ezQPIJf-qKL08
FREE HD Green Screen GOLD MIRROR BALL – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK-sMMlvUTw
Disco lightsGreen screen effect video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoS7_w2vCLQ&list=PLSd73fp44GW3sHKFK7p4hlv_pAoxfNtzH&index=2
Best Cloud Green Screen Video Background | Realistic Free Moving Clouds Animation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcN7cGnb_qM&t=205s
smoke explosion smoke cloud – green screen effects – free use – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKpnKH4Oc4k
[GREEN SCREEN] Windows XP Error – VIRUS ERROR ☢ – FOOTAGE – SOUND – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS43ZgcQ_hE
Insane Computer Error – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAQ7l33UF3E&t=1s
torn-paper-transitions- Paper Turn Green Screen Background (12 Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwU_3RgvbC4&t=32s
Overdramatic indian scenes. I lost braincells – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ESuFhKCHo
Washing Hands Green Screen Effect – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI44p0zU7_M
it’s time to stop – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k0SmqbBIpQ
Nayan cat greens screen – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBpjyNxChOg
Image credits:
1260885_rayshatoka_motorola-dynatac – https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/rayshatoka/motorola-dynatac-8000x
woman screaming retro- https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/ridiculously-sexist-misogyny-anti-feminist-adverts-posters-billboards-present-modern-day/69598
https://onceuponascreen.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/the-giant-claw.jpg
binoculars front view – https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/images/Nikon/zoom/16027_1.png
Sunflower – https://pixy.org/59107/
mithun disco dancer – https://english.newstracklive.com/news/mithun-chakraborty-disco-dancer-recreate-after-38-year-by-saregama-india-sc87-nu-1072927-1.html
shaktiman flying – https://www.reshareit.com/wp-content/uploads/Shaktiman-flying-e1411129691752.png
Personal computer – https://i2.wp.com/www.alphr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/it_photo_208642.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&ssl=1
popcorn bowl – https://www.surlatable.com/dw/image/v2/BCJL_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-shop-slt-master-catalog/default/dw4e191131/images/large/5918297_1019_vs1.jpg?sw=1350&sh=1000&sm=fit
Old TV – https://static.turbosquid.com/Preview/2019/05/06__06_30_10/Retro_TV_PanasTC_01.jpg7817E7ED-4ED1-4AA0-889E-71F3DC06F985Large-1.jpg
Twitter logo – https://www.creativefreedom.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Twitter-featured.png
Sans undertale – https://www.stickpng.com/img/games/undertale/undertale-sansImage credits:
Funny junk logo – https://www.logolynx.com/topic/funnyjunk
Anime Amino App logo – https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/amino-apps-2
Reddit logo – https://favpng.com/png_view/red-reddit-icon-reddit-logo-website-png/KLFeZ7Cx
Discord logo – https://www.freepnglogos.com/pics/discord-logo-png
Dhoom logo – https://boldoutline.in/salaame-to-dhoom.html
Facebook logo – http://pngimg.com/imgs/logos/facebook_logos/
Instagram logo – https://www.freepnglogos.com/pics/instagram-logo-png
Something awful logo – https://gifer.com/en/Speq
Twitter logo – http://pngimg.com/imgs/logos/twitter/
4chan logo – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:4chan_Logo.png
Dhoom Logo – https://boldoutline.in/salaame-to-dhoom.html
9gag logo – http://logos-vector.com/logo/logos_vector_download_9GAG_154048.htm
Belle delphine image – https://www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-card/Belle-Delphine-by-debracornell97/40883287.5MT14
Internet explorer pixel art – http://pixelartmaker.com/art/d7397d2f0e2df12
Kabhi khusi kabhi gam poster – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabhi_Khushi_Kabhie_Gham…
South Indian man – https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/xmxoJo_indian-traditional-people-walking-hd-png-download/
Old computer – https://twitter.com/guernseymuseums/status/950292441873240064
Nirvana – https://favpng.com/png_view/rock-band-kurt-cobain-nirvana-nevermind-musical-ensemble-poster-png/7KjSh39J
Cartoon fire – https://www.onlygfx.com/cartoon-fire-border-line-vector-eps-svg-png-transparent/
Khana khazana meme – https://theaims.ac.in/resources/here-are-your-all-time-popular-indian-cooking-shows.html
Kabhi kabhi lagta hai apun hi bhagwan hai – https://in.pinterest.com/pin/857161741554256993/
Ddlj meme – https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge-turns-22-twelve-hilarious-memes-on-the-iconic-train-scene/story-e7LBKyh4kP2B4AX6NRYUsK.html
Friends – https://snipstock.com/image/friends-friends-show-tv-show-program-sitcom-png-images-9-89387
Magnifying glass – https://www.pngitem.com/so/magnifying-glass/2/
Lisa meme template – https://imgflip.com/memetemplate/214030851/Lisa-Simpson-Presents-in-HD
Miss universe 1994 – https://in.pinterest.com/sarithar616/miss-universe-1994/
Windows 95 dialogue box – http://www.philonline.com/v2/support_dialup_win95.htm
Walking woman – https://www.pngkit.com/bigpic/u2q8a9e6y3w7u2u2/
