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The Meme Machine

What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?

2016 6 53m

An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Attached Girlfriend, and Chocolate Rain Guy.

Documentary

Cast

Mica Burton Herself

Jon Risinger Himself

Burnie Burns Himself

Matt Hullum Himself

Gustavo Sorola Himself

Barbara Dunkelman Herself

Laina Morris Herself

Maggie Goldenberger Herself

Kyle Craven Himself

Ian Davies Himself

Tay Zonday Himself

Justin Sewell Himself

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