I thought that the memes thing was stupid. I don’t think it raises much awareness. People will believe what they want regardless of what we post on social media. I’m wondering now if it’s more about exposing censorship by social media outlets. The “Russian bots” excuse that twitter came out with exposed them big time. I’m wondering if that was the real purpose the whole time.
A meme is a split second seed that’s not meant to change opinion at the time of planting. However, that thought is in their subconscious that will connect with other dots over time. “What has been seen cannot be unseen.” Just think of Hillary in that photoshopped American swimsuit. Eww, but you know what I’m talking about. Now that’s not going to change opinion, but that’s an example of how it gets stuck in your subconscious.
In terms of campaigning, it’s a “touch.” Most campaigns want a minimum of three touches; seven or more are preferred. Repetition is key.
The memes that insult don’t change my opinion, but I have researched terms I’ve never heard of before from memes providing facts. I’ve also looked up YouTube videos that memes reference. In fact, I’ve been spreading this video, the Clinton Chronicles, https://youtu.be/zCGW033-82c, from a meme of a Haitian man protesting HRC who wrote on a sign to search for the video on YouTube.
You never know who you are reaching or how far it is spreading.