Figuring Out Meme Evolution

As we all know, memes are the pinnacle of human evolution. It's a proven fact.

A meme of a cat wearing a hat

Here's a brief history of meme evolution:

Phase 1: The Dawn of Memes

It all started with the ancient Egyptians. They were the first to figure out how to make a good meme:

An Egyptian hieroglyph of a cat in a hat

They drew cats in hats. It's a fact. A fact, I tell you.

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Phase 2: The Rise of the Internet

Then came the internet. And with it, the rise of the meme as we know it today. A never-ending stream of cat pictures and funny videos:

A cat playing the harmonica

We've come a long way since then.

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Phase 3: The Age of Irony

Now we're living in the age of irony. Where memes are not what they seem:

A picture of a cat with a 'I'm not a cat' sign

It's a confusing time, but someone's gotta document it.

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