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[fwafwow]

I am so far removed from pop culture I don't know what a MHG is. MFer I know I find most memes to be the same old picture, and generally the same text. Most memes are just a funy face, chappel, banjo player, or few different kids.

I was against it when Obama tweeted, and I still have not modernized.

This entire very long post could have been accomplished in 1 or 2 memes, so apologies for all of my words.

RS (Rokslide, sometimes referred to as "the slide") is a welcoming place, and for learning. So permit me to broaden your cultural exposure (although it is not "pop" - it's far broader in scope, and importance).

MHG is one of the abbreviations of the "Meme Hole Gang." Although I can't remember who gets credit for the moniker, my hat goes off to him or her. The MHG has several un-stated goals. Including, in no particular order, to:

1. resurrect otherwise lame threads;
2. drive traffic to RS;
3. educate the masses;
4. waste incredible amounts of time;
5. provide comic relief; and
6. be incredibly sarcastic.

The members of the MHG are somewhat unknown, and/or in flux. (That's a vague way of saying we don't know who's in it, especially after quite a few senior, associate, and prospect members, and candidates, have left this thread hanging.) Regardless of the makeup of the group, MHG is pretty clearly endorsed by the powers that be (@fngTony is our primary content supervisor - er traffic cop). This strong endorsement of our charter may, possibly, be due in part to #2 above. (There is a rumor that some of the MHG members are paid for memes, but that may be a conspiracy theory.)

There are guard rails for any memes (even by the vaunted MHG):

• you can't circumvent the other rules by use of a meme (I can't call @Billy Goat a name with a picture, and I can't post lewd pictures); and
• memes are frowned upon in certain threads (sometimes by custom, other times because a Mod says so); and
• I'm sure there are other limits I've forgotten or broken.

Although this is not the authoritative way to get familiar with the MHG, this thread may be of some help - https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/to-the-rokslide-meme-gang.296774/ There are at least a few things to note from that thread.

• It was started by an important guy in RS (thus clearly endorsing MHG).
• As @Nickofthewoods said, memers are artists and proud of their craft.
  • If one merely recycles an existing meme from other sources, the poster will face ridicule.
  • If someone hates memes - and posts said discrimination - they may be called out.
  • Finally, some of the MHG even go so far as to look down upon someone who merely uses the same picture with different words, especially if that picture was first posted by the MHG.

You are welcome, and no need to send me a thank-you note.

(PS - if you are interested in donating to MHG, let me know. We have not yet finalized our 501(c)(3) status, or really any status, so I'm afraid that any contributions are not deductible.)

 

[fwafwow]

It looks like @Billy Goat first used the term "meme hole" circa 12/7/22, and none other than @robby denning appears to have coined the term "meme hole gang". Which means he's the creator/founder/OG for the MHG.

 

[Billy Goat]

It looks like @Billy Goat first used the term "meme hole" circa 12/7/22, and none other than @robby denning appears to have coined the term "meme hole gang". Which means he's the creator/founder/OG for the MHG.

While at it, don't forget to up vote it on urban dictionary.

Urban Dictionary: Memehole

When a group of individuals known to only show for memes, show up to a thread, only to post memes and bring absolutely nothing of substance to the discussion.

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[Nickofthewoods]

MFer I know I find most memes to be the same old picture

Yes and no. Many of the same pictures or "templates" are indeed used over and over with the individual meme artist adding or changing text to add uniqueness or situational context. Here is an example I made using your quote on a popular meme template. In this instance your use of the abbreviation "MFer" fits perfectly with the picture of crazy eyed Samuel L Jackson.

 

[fwafwow]

Yes and no. Many of the same pictures or "templates" are indeed used over and over with the individual meme artist adding or changing text to add uniqueness or situational context. Here is an example I made using your quote on a popular meme template. In this instance your use of the abbreviation "MFer" fits perfectly with the picture of crazy eyed Samuel L Jackson.

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Bravo. Well done!

I still don’t know what that “sentence” means. Is he calling me an MFer?

 

[Billy Goat]

Bravo. Well done!

I still don’t know what that “sentence” means. Is he calling me an MFer?

I think he thought it was a similar acronym.

Should probably let him know WKR is Why Kan't Read.

 

[fwafwow]

I think he thought it was a similar acronym.

Should probably let him know WKR is Why Kan't Read.

Might be just an omitted punctuation mark.

 

[Axlrod]

I am so far removed from pop culture I don't know what a MHG is. MFer I know I find most memes to be the same old picture, and generally the same text. Most memes are just a funy face, chappel, banjo player, or few different kids.

I was against it when Obama tweeted, and I still have not modernized.

Pop culture= Popular culture, and on the slide memes and specifically the MHG are VERY popular, and the only place I get culture!

 

[Zerk]

In today's partcipation trophy culture, everyone can be an artist.

 

[sndmn11]

In today's partcipation trophy culture, everyone can be an artist.

 

[sbaker0029]

In today's partcipation trophy culture, everyone can be an artist.

I feel this is a pretty original picture message (meme).
Had to participate so I could get my trophy.
Momma didn't raise no loser

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[sbaker0029]

 

[Zerk]

At least come up with your own pic, to scream out look at me.

 

[Billy Goat]

At least come up with your own pic, to scream out look at me.

 

[Boarmaster]

Maybe I'm seeing AI-bots everywhere, so since I accused @Zerk of the possibly being one, here's my latest crazy delusion. After emailing Vivo CS (with basically my OP), here's the the reply I got, some of which I have summarized for brevity. This reply could be karma. Bracketed text is from ChatGPT, italics are my muddled thoughts. In my reply, I did say that I questioned her humanity.

[Greetings fwafwow],

[Small talk + apology about "sizing".]

"As standard, we would advise you to choose your usual US size for most models, but some of our shoes can come up a bit smaller or bigger (??) – this is noted in the sizing area on the product page. Also, we sometimes find that runners like their running shoes to run large, so go for a size up, but this is down to personal preference." I said in my email the shoes were too small. And that their webpage said nothing about sizing up or down.

"Please also bear in mind, that our shoes are meant to deliberately fit big. This is because we recommend having a thumb’s width of space between the big toe and the end of the shoe to allow the foot to spread as nature intended. If you haven't worn barefoot previously, then our shoes may feel unnaturally big to begin with. Accordingly, if you've worn barefoot style shoes for a few years, it is not uncommon for your feet to go up a size over time." Uh.... what? I told you these are too small. If I've not worn barefoot shoes previously? I have just purchased my 4th pair from you. WTF?

"Since you've purchased your shoes directly from us in the last six months you will be able to take advantage of our Sustainable Guarantee which is 100 day trial on which your order is included and we are more than happy to offer a full refund even if they have been worn." Cool - but what effing size allows me to put the shoes on?

[blah blah blah - have a good weekend.]

Canned response.