The Psychology Behind Memes; Exploring the Reasons We Share and Laugh

Hana Abdelraouf
5 min readOct 4, 2023

Memes those bite snippets of humor and relatability that flood our social media feeds have a way of making us burst into laughter or nod in agreement. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t resist sharing the meme or what makes them so incredibly funny you’ve come to the place. In this, in depth exploration of internet memes we’ll delve into the captivating psychology behind our urge to share and find amusement in them.

The Allure of Humor

Humor and memes go hand in hand for a reason. Our brains are naturally wired to seek out and revel in moments of laughter. It’s not about experiencing a moment of amusement; there’s something deeper at play.

In reality humor possesses power. When we come across something our brain unleashes a cascade of neurochemicals like dopamine and endorphins. These chemicals create feelings of pleasure and reward leaving us with that sensation after indulging in a laugh.

Memes serve as a conduit, for triggering these responses with their clever captions, ingenious combinations of images and often absurd or unexpected comedic elements.
Memes those…

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