The Tragic Consequences of SOPA-Censorsed Memes
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — January 21, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: chrismohney.tumblr & buzzfeed
Chris Moheny gives an insight into what the Internet may soon look like with these SOPA-censored memes. Many are protesting the Protect IP and SOPA bills that allow the government to censor the Internet in hopes of reducing piracy.
Imagine a world where Advice Dog can't give you his deeply profound knowledge and you can't tell what Leonardo DiCaprio is squinting at. The future may also hold Giorgio A. Tsoukalos being unable to share his alien antidotes while looking like a crazy homeless man who spent to much time at the beach. If SOPA is not brought down, Hipster Hitler will no longer be allowed to show off his "Death Camp for Cutie" shirt.
While these SOPA-censored memes are humorous, the originals are even better. Hopefully we can look forward to a world where memes flow like the Mississippi River.
Imagine a world where Advice Dog can't give you his deeply profound knowledge and you can't tell what Leonardo DiCaprio is squinting at. The future may also hold Giorgio A. Tsoukalos being unable to share his alien antidotes while looking like a crazy homeless man who spent to much time at the beach. If SOPA is not brought down, Hipster Hitler will no longer be allowed to show off his "Death Camp for Cutie" shirt.
While these SOPA-censored memes are humorous, the originals are even better. Hopefully we can look forward to a world where memes flow like the Mississippi River.
Trend Themes
1. Sopa-censored Memes - Opportunity to create alternative platforms or communication channels for internet memes that are unaffected by government censorship.
2. Protesting Protect IP and SOPA Bills - Opportunity to develop advocacy campaigns and platforms to raise awareness about the potential negative consequences of internet censorship.
3. Internet Meme Culture - Opportunity to explore the impact and evolution of internet memes on digital communication and popular culture.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Opportunity for social media platforms to develop features that safeguard freedom of expression while tackling piracy and copyright infringement.
2. Digital Advocacy - Opportunity for advocacy organizations to use digital tools and platforms to mobilize public support against internet censorship bills.
3. Entertainment - Opportunity for entertainment companies and content creators to tap into the popularity of internet memes and leverage them for marketing and promotion strategies.
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