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A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


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[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 32 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Didn't work for me, I guess my nonsense game is too strong

[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 14 points 22 hours ago

I got it, but only through AI mode:

all you need is a sandwich and a hat meaningThe phrase "all you need is a sandwich and a hat" is likely a misremembering or variation of the more common quote from the children's stories about Paddington Bear: "A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich in his hat in case of emergency"

The meaning is not a known or standard English idiom, but rather a reference to the character's preparedness and simple wisdom.

The origin in Paddington Bear

In the beloved stories by Michael Bond, the bear from darkest Peru is always prepared. He stores a marmalade sandwich under his hat, saving it for a moment of need. This detail illustrates Paddington's kindness, resourcefulness, and readiness for a mishap.

Meaning in context

If you hear someone say "all you need is a sandwich and a hat," they are most likely referencing the Paddington quote to suggest:

  • Being prepared for any situation.
  • Having a simple plan to fix a problem.
  • The importance of small comforts during a tough time.
Misinterpretation of other phrases

The phrase may also be mistakenly associated with other idioms:

  • "All that and a bag of chips": This idiom, which describes someone or something as "complete" or "deluxe," has an American origin and is unrelated to hats or sandwiches.
  • Idioms about being confused: The phrase is not related to idioms that use hats to mean "confused," such as "put on your thinking cap".
[–] tja@sh.itjust.works 17 points 23 hours ago

Also not really for me: