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Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins coined the term "meme" in his 1976 book, called The Selfish Gene. The word describes an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture — something viral. Since then, it has been hijacked by the Internet. But two guys are bringing it back to the natural world. Or at least, Vancouver, BC.

The creative duo, who describe themselves as "a couple of retired male models, hopping from job to job in search of the best office printers" are putting up street flyers all over the city about sleep being a scam, a grandad trying to figure out who is Cardy Bee, and poor Dr. Ed Brenner whose wife has made too much lasagna.

"What we do is provide a kind of comedic, social commentary through the juxtaposition of the ordinary medium of a public flyer with content that highlights, in some way, a recognizable but unvoiced social dysfunction," the guys told Bored Panda. Guess how they call them. Physical Memes! I bet Richard Dawkins is smiling somewhere.

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Otter
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I quit my job and steal his idea?

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    Scagsy
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [ANSWERED] Cardi B is a young lady from America who suffers from acute tone deafness. Every DJ owns at least one of her records which they play at the end of the night to clear the venue. Go for it Cardi B! If you can do it, anyone can!

    SuperChicken
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never heard of Cardi B, but that sounds golden. At least, she's good for something, right? lmao!

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    Alditekim
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cardi B is the updated version of Cardi A as well as beta version of Cardi C.

    wow that's fantastic
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you look at the "granddaughter" part it seems like "granddaughter keep stalking"

    Paradise
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uughhh Cardi B is horrible

    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that the graphic design also matches the theme of a grandfather making a word document flyer. I hope he was able to connect with his granddaughter in the end.

    Paradise
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long does it take them to know which words to bold, underline, etc. This one is hella weird and hilarious.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, that's the lady who sings and shakes her huge booty, right?

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    "The goal [of our project] is to make it seem like it was created by a character who you could almost imagine existing but would hope it actually doesn't because it would be too cringe," the guys said.

    They try to distribute the physical memes in places where the flyers would be visible to the most amount of people, in areas where they'll be likely to stay up as long as possible. "Overzealous employees and uptight civilians remove them remarkably fast."

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    Andy Acceber
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True story. About five years ago, I was going through airport security and was stopped because I had a small, sealed container of jam with me. It counted as a liquid. It was too expensive to ship, too expensive to store, and I hadn't checked a bag. I had a friend coming in on a flight later that day. I stuck the jam behind some pamphlets on a display and went on my flight. Seven hours later, my friend checked. It was still there, and she was able to take the jam.

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    However, the heroes of our story aren't trying to vandalize anything. They believe that current urban (as well as online) environments are overrun with manipulative marketing techniques designed to extract our money, time, and attention. So they're offering an alternative.

    "At the end of the day, we're celebrating the quirkiness of human life in the 21st century," they explained. "We're all in this together. Might as well have fun."

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    Roger Haywood
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found it! I made contact. With Amazon, Ebay, Craigslist.........................................

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    Nicola Dimigen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that all his previous lovers are stock photos.

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    Ras Par
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how they get the third picture.

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please read me "Go the f*ck to sleep" in a British accent!

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    ChinmayGhule
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂 Who comes up with these ideas?

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    Black Pug Puppy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah your skin tone changes while you do planks

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    Otter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    [Adds ten checkmarks to the "no" box...]

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    Raven Sheridan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he looking for a father figure, or a "daddy"? 🤔

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    IzzieM
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually looks good! I'd try it

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really really really want to see someone do this...

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make him a channel on YouTube and you can make a fortune while people watch him eat! Others do it also why not

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    Mad Dragon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I’m being sued by a judgmental rodent?

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't sell my bed! My bed is my favourite!!!!

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    Rose the Cook
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't this sentiment endorsed by the leader of North Korea at one time?

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    Maria Schneider
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will return it soon. Just have a date today evening

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    Maria Schneider
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is said they're workin on the taste still

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    Roger Haywood
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah? Then where is the moustache? (On the cactus)

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    Prilsy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Howie's last meal was Gina's husband

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    Maria Schneider
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steal a car and drive to Poland, the'll love you

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has it been on the floor for less then 5 seconds?

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    Paradise
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to have de rigatoni with pesto!

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    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "Dont be irresponsible" at the end is a literal joke

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    Roger Haywood
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simple. Preach a load of nonsense. make claims that cannot be verified and abuse those that disagree with you.

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