Meme Economy

The "Meme Economy" is a concept that compares memes—cultural ideas or trends spread online—to financial markets. Just like stocks, memes can rise or fall in popularity based on public interest and engagement. When a meme is new and funny, its "value" increases as more people share and create variations. Conversely, as it becomes overused or stale, its value declines. This playful analogy highlights how the rapid evolution of internet culture makes certain memes highly sought after at one moment and easily forgotten the next, reflecting trends in social dynamics and collective humor.