[Air-L] Research on memes and internet fail sites (Sanni Pennanen)

[Sean Rintel]

G'day Sanni,

I've written on crisis memes and, informally for The Conversation, several news-y articles about memes, including the roles of memes in slacktivism and snarktivism.

Rintel, S. (2013). Crisis Memes: The Importance of Templatability to Internet Culture and Freedom of Expression. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture, 2(2): 253-271. DOI: 10.1386/ajpc.2.2.253_1 (Happy to send a PDF if you can't get access).

Rintel, S. (2013, April 10). ‘Slacktivism’ vs ‘snarktivism’: how do you take your online activism? The Conversation (Online).https://theconversation.com/slacktivism-vs-snarktivism-how-do-you-take-your-online-activism-13180

Until anon,

Sean

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Dear all,

I would be interested to know if there are researchers amongst you who
would be focusing on memes and/or internet fails (for example lamebook
etc.). Also tips about readings on the matter would be highly appreciated.
I'm currently planning my PhD studies in folkloristics with the topic of
Internet fails, memes and questions of authenticity in online communication.

Thanks!

Sanni Pennanen
M.A., Folkloristics
University of Turku
Finland