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Furthermore, the discussion broaches topics like the environmental impact of AI image generation. Some supporters of meme culture express nihilistic views, asserting that the environmental costs of generating memes are insignificant compared to societal harm caused by relentless policing of humor and body image standards.
The Role of Nostalgia and Anti-Big Tech Movements
In addition to memes about body image, the conversation touches on other current meme trends, such as online protests against big tech companies. An example is the movement where users adopt Clippy, Microsoft's infamous virtual assistant, as their profile picture—symbolizing a "harmless" alternative to more controversial figures like Tom from MySpace or corporate executives.