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The Meme Machine

The Meme Machine

The Meme Machine

2016· 0h 53m

Documentary

Directed by Mat Hames

6.0/ 10

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Overview

An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Attached Girlfriend, and Chocolate Rain Guy.

Cast

Mica Burton

Mica Burton

Herself

Jon Risinger

Jon Risinger

Himself

Burnie Burns

Himself

Matt Hullum

Matt Hullum

Himself

Gustavo Sorola

Himself

Barbara Dunkelman

Barbara Dunkelman

Herself

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