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[–] uid0gid0@lemmy.world 9 points 14 hours ago

Peter Parker doesn't have a leg to stand on in this argument. Dude literally figured out how to synthesize spider silk in large quantities, which is one of the most sought after discoveries in materials science. Then he just uses it to swing around New York City and tie up bad guys. All his money woes would be over with just one licensing deal with Oscorp. His best friend even runs the company so he could stipulate how they use it

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 day ago

No, yeah.. I get it.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 56 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I used to think I would be like Spiderman if I had powers/money/genius tech but I changed my mind after seeing this panel.

I also want to turn people into dinosaurs.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly? Cancer is already getting cured, but no one will be able to afford it

But dinosaur people? Have fun refusing them or their families healthcare

Maybe turning people into dinosaurs is the morally superior option

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"We're not refusing you because of payment obligations; we simply do not know enough about dinosaurs to medically help them!"

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

tail lashes in agitation, destroying rows of waiting room furniture

"Please doctor, you have to try!"

Security officer runs into the room, pauses, slowly lowers taser

[–] MyDarkestTimeline01@ani.social 1 points 22 hours ago

Good end: raises traq rifle with enough drugs to knock out a herd of elephants.

Bad end: raised a D. Eagle.

[–] Snapz@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

These dinosaurs... cancer free?

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean... He's not killing anyone or hating anyone. He just turns people into dinosaurs. I wouldn't hate being a dinosaur.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think he's getting consent...

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Uhhh no villain ever gets consent for their plans? So if that's the only base, this is the least villainous villain ever.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 7 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

I think non-consensually modifying people's bodies (and minds, because who knows how a human mind maps on to a dinosaur brain) is pretty top-shelf villainy. People have body dysmorphia over body shapes human normally have. Toss on leathery skin or scales, and people will be offing themselves if there's no fix.

[–] hakunawazo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Think about the villain from Wonderwoman 1984. He got consent (in the form of wishes) all the way.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 2 points 21 hours ago

Judging by the state of the world today .... I think it's a better idea to turn people into dinosaurs than in curing cancer

[–] kata1yst@sh.itjust.works 27 points 1 day ago (1 children)

To be fair, the people who turn into dinosaurs don't have cancer anymore.

[–] railway692@piefed.zip 23 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's one of those "Would you press the button" questions.

You become cancer-free.

BUT

You turn into a dinosaur.

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm pressing that button even if I don't have cancer.

[–] TeamAssimilation 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Sorry, cancer is a prerequisite for dinosaurification.

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

googles cheap airfare to Chernobyl

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Cigarette prices have really gotten nuts these days.

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm still doing it. I'll probably get cancer anyways because of bad choices and genetics. At least then I can use my dinosaur powers for good until I get killed by the government.

[–] TeamAssimilation 1 points 10 hours ago

Speaking of nefarious government actions; is it still cannibalism if your DNA is that of a dinosaur now?

Imagine the money from rich people eating dinosaur steaks.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 25 points 1 day ago

Man has to know what he wants

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

But pterodactyl isn't a dinosaur...

[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Excuse me, good sir/madam. What?

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Pterodactyl is a pterosaur, not a dinosaur

[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

TIL!

Are there other animals in that category?

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago

Is he turning people into pterodactyls? Just because he is, possibly because of his own machinations, doesn't mean he's turning others into pterodactyls.

[–] EJEJEJ@kbin.earth 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Endmaker@ani.social 12 points 1 day ago

Wish granted.

You are now a chicken.

[–] jawa22@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 day ago

Sauron always has clear goals.

[–] abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

That's exactly how dna works. /s

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Yes.

This is a comic book about a dude called:

[–] qualia@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Your tag seems to suggest that there aren't genetic predispositions to certain cancers (e.g. BRCA1 for breast cancer). A better criticism might be "that's not how cancer works" since every cancer type is essentially a separate disease. Cheers.

[–] abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 2 points 19 hours ago

No its more about the dinosaur thing.

[–] Dojan@pawb.social 9 points 1 day ago

I don’t see how these are equal. Also, they’re clearly both a dinosaur and a person.

And I think I’d prefer to be turned into a dinosaur, too.

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

This looks familiar. What comic is it from??

[–] Metostopholes@midwest.social 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Spider-Man and the X-Men #2 from 2015.

[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 20 hours ago

That whole crossover run was pretty great and not very long either

[–] ook@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago
[–] YoiksAndAway@piefed.zip 6 points 1 day ago

Por que no los dos?

[–] umbraroze@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 day ago

Something something tech company CEOs

[–] individual@toast.ooo 5 points 1 day ago
[–] Lydia_K@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Dammit scalies, chill out and leave some DNA re-writing for the rest of the furries.