Dead Text Memes

Words and Phrases not to use.

The Problem:

On the internet words, sayings, phrases emerge. The good ones get copied and used. These become text memes. Like all memes, text memes must die.

Everyone has seen them. Some people are waiting for the chance post something so they can use them too.

Don't be the last to use a text meme. Don't do it. Don't be an internet meme regurgitator.

Following is a list of overused text memes (some that are used verbally too). They are dead. Refuse to participate in their further propagation. Be original. Use your own words. Rail against the monocolture of expression!

The List:

• Chuck Norris variations.
• Use of the word 'porn' for anything other than actual porn. 'food porn' 'car porn'
• Ending a phrase with 'much'. Guilty much? Embarressed much? Jealous much?
• Usage of 'ur' to mean 'you are' or your.
• Who knew? / Who knew...
• That moment when... / That awkward moment when... / That Feeling when.. Also contraction versions - tfw
• Because ______. Because politics. Because reasons.
• I see what you did there.
• I got this. / You got this.
• Any kind of raving about bacon.
• That's how I roll.
• Keep calm and _____.
• You're doing it wrong.
• In before / Inb4.
• Good luck with that.
• You can't make this shit up.
• Asking for a friend.
• The naughties. (Say two-thousands)
• Wait, what?
• Amazeballs.
• Hot take.
• ..checks notes..
• I threw up a little bit in my mouth.
• Joke writes itself.
• Fam.
• Take the L. Posting Ls online.
• That's it. That's the tweet.
• This didn't age well.
• Tell my that you _____ without telling me that you ___.
• Let that sink in.
• My dude / My guy..
• Ratioed.
• Fuck around and find out.
• The receipts (use 'evidence').

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