Memes as Digital Folklore: Introducing the concept of memes as a modern form of shared folklore, where humor and common knowledge are passed down and mutated rapidly across communities.

National and Regional Humor: Analyzing examples of memes that are only fully understandable with specific context from a particular country or region's politics, history, or social norms.

Sub-Cultural Identity Building: Discussing how online communities (like specific fandoms, political groups, or professional niches) use specialized memes as a form of shorthand to signal in-group status and reinforce shared values.

The Speed of Reflection and Critique: Exploring how the rapid creation and dissemination of memes allow for instant cultural commentary and political critique, often bypassing traditional media filters.

The Paradox of Universality: Examining the balance between memes that achieve global universality (like simple reaction images) and those that rely entirely on highly specific cultural knowledge for their meaning.