Why keyboard Cat sucks
Just a random musing on internet memes here. Specifically the "Play him off, Keyboard Cat" meme.
To explain why I don't like this one, I need to introduce a few ideas. Well, just one actually. Basically that a meme can be divided up into its "concept" and its "content". The concept refers to a meme's central idea, its uniqueness. The content refers to a meme's actual substance.
The thing is, a good meme has a disconnection between its concept and content. This allows the concept to continue being recognised with fresh content every time. Instant lol. For example, see Xzibit Yo Dawg and You're Doing It Wrong.
Keyboard Cat however has no disconnection between concept and content - both are the same every time. Not so instant lol after the 3rd or 4th times viewing. Lame.
Phew...glad to get that uber important thought out there.