The Meme Machine

The Meme Machine

What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?

2016 · Documentary · 0h 53m · 6.0

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.

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Cast

Mica Burton
Mica Burton
Herself
Jon Risinger
Jon Risinger
Himself
Burnie Burns
Burnie Burns
Himself
Matt Hullum
Matt Hullum
Himself
G
Gustavo Sorola
Himself
Barbara Dunkelman
Barbara Dunkelman
Herself
Laina Morris
Laina Morris
Herself
M
Maggie Goldenberger
Herself
K
Kyle Craven
Himself
I
Ian Davies
Himself
Tay Zonday
Tay Zonday
Himself
J
Justin Sewell
Himself

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