
SuperMegaCast - EP 2: The Science of Memes (w/ FrankJavCee)


[00:24 - 00:30]Introduction to podcast and guests


[01:03 - 01:08]Discussion of memes and the study of memetics


[01:25 - 01:38]Memes as organic cultural units and contagious viruses


[01:25 - 01:38]Personal experiences with memes and the internet


[02:44 - 02:54]Examples of memes and their evolution


[04:09 - 04:23]Richard Dawkins' role in the study of memes


[04:52 - 05:09]Discussion of a meme historian and "know your meme"


[04:52 - 05:09]Origins of the word "meme" and its connection to memetics


[05:19 - 05:32]Mention of old memes, such as the Legend of Zelda CDI game


[06:16 - 06:22]Creation of art based on memes


[00:11 - 06:45]Podcast guests discuss the study of memes and their evolution, personal experiences with memes and the internet, and the origins of the word "meme" as it relates to memetics. They also mention examples of old memes and the creation of art based on memes.


[06:45 - 06:53]Richard Dawkins coined the term "meme" in the 1970s


[08:04 - 08:09]The speaker is surprised that Dawkins helped bring about memes


[08:09 - 08:15]Memetics is a theory of mental content based on the analogy of Darwinian evolution


[08:09 - 08:15]Dawkins' book "The Selfish Gene" popularized the concept of memes


[08:09 - 08:15]Memes are a cultural phenomenon and can include things like fashion trends


[08:09 - 08:15]Memes are a form of evolution and can be used as a medium for communication and creativity


[08:15 - 08:21]The speaker and others often quote memes and find them relatable


[11:15 - 11:22]The speaker discusses his experience with acting and synchronicity


[12:04 - 12:10]He talks about the concept of multiple universes and how we exist in different points in time


[12:17 - 12:23]The speaker hates long boy memes and finds them unoriginal


[12:50 - 12:55]He mentions people from his high school who try to turn themselves into memes


[13:02 - 13:11]The speaker knows a playboy playmate who went to his high school and dated Hugh Hefner's son


[13:11 - 13:21]The playmate broke up with Hefner's son due to abuse


[06:45 - 13:33]In the 1970s, Richard Dawkins coined the term "meme" and popularized the concept of memes through his book "The Selfish Gene." Memes are a form of cultural evolution and can be used as a medium for communication and creativity. The speaker discusses his surprise at Dawkins' involvement in memes and his personal experiences with acting and synchronicity. He also talks about his dislike for certain types of memes and shares anecdotes about people from his high school.


[13:33 - 13:41]The speaker discusses Bobby Brown's music video and his abusive behavior towards Whitney Houston.


[14:00 - 14:05]They consider naming their podcast "Sellout Club" due to their transition from sketch comedy to gaming.


[14:36 - 14:43]They ultimately decide on the name "Super Mega" after brainstorming various options.


[15:10 - 15:16]The speaker mentions wanting a soda dispenser and blending unusual foods together.


[17:27 - 17:36]They have a conversation about ASMR and its evolutionary benefits.


[18:18 - 18:24]The speaker shares a book he read on getting people interested in art.


[19:23 - 19:30]They talk about a friend who wrote "cup of noobles" on their fridge.


[20:09 - 20:14]Dirk is often seen at the Silver Lake McDonald's.


[20:15 - 20:23]The speaker mentions encountering a homeless man named Dirk in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles.


[20:15 - 20:23]The speaker and Ryan have encountered Dirk since mid-August 2015.


[20:15 - 20:23]Dirk is a homeless man they have met and interacted with.


[20:23 - 20:33]Homelessness is prevalent in the Los Angeles area.


[13:33 - 20:33]The speaker discusses various topics including music, podcast names, ASMR, and homelessness in Los Angeles. They also share their encounter with a homeless man named Dirk.


[20:50 - 20:59] The speaker talks about a man named Dirk who used to sit outside of McDonald's and has a scary appearance


[21:20 - 21:25]They share a few encounters with Dirk around Silver Lake


[23:19 - 23:26]They discuss what they would wish for if they met a genie, with answers ranging from financial stability to becoming a god


[25:13 - 25:21]Los Angeles is described as being mostly water and a quote from Frank is mentioned


[26:19 - 26:29]The speaker ultimately wishes for the ability to play music from his anus using his penis as a flute


[26:19 - 26:29]Dirk is described as having a creepy appearance and making strange noises


[26:50 - 27:04]The group shares their experiences encountering Dirk around Silver Lake


[27:04 - 27:09]The speaker wishes for a unique and outrageous ability involving his penis and anus


[27:34 - 27:39]They discuss the importance of financial stability in pursuing creative projects


[27:46 - 27:55]The group discusses the importance of clear intent when using satire


[27:46 - 27:55]The speaker brings up the phrase "meme is life" and explains the concept of Poe's Law, which states that without clear intent, satire can be seen as genuine


[20:33 - 28:02]The group discusses the concept of Poe's Law and its relevance to using satire.


[28:08 - 28:15]Person discusses people not understanding jokes and using computer fonts to create art


[28:15 - 28:22]Describes seeing a picture of Peter Griffin smoking a joint and wonders if it was made ironically or genuinely


[28:37 - 28:45]Considers using blood and semen to create art for new apartment walls


[29:10 - 29:16]Talks about potential getting a PO box for art submissions


[29:54 - 30:00]Discusses meeting friends through social media and receiving strange emails from fans


[33:17 - 33:22]Wondering how someone can reach the point of public masturbation


[33:40 - 33:47]Describes strange emails from fans, including one inviting them to Uganda to help with a charity and another offering them a small percentage of revenue for editing videos


[34:10 - 34:19]Mentions the Coney 2012 controversy and the founder's later public masturbation incident


[28:02 - 34:32]Person discusses jokes, computer art, potential use of bodily fluids for art, social media, strange fan emails, and the Coney 2012 controversy and its founder's later public masturbation, wondering how someone can reach that point.


[34:33 - 34:51]Life can be unpredictable and unfair due to a combination of bad luck and bad decisions.


[34:51 - 34:58]Life is like a puzzle, and some people's lives may not come together in a satisfying way.


[35:04 - 35:10]Some people are not given the same opportunities in life due to factors such as their parents, location, and surroundings.


[35:18 - 35:25]A girl shares her experience of being adopted from China and how her life would have been drastically different if she had not been adopted.


[35:40 - 35:53]The idea of creating a viral video by giving a homeless man a plastic bag with cookies, water, and $5 is discussed.


[36:12 - 36:25]Some YouTubers make videos of giving homeless people money and then judging them for how they spend it.


[38:22 - 38:31]The hosts share embarrassing videos from their past YouTube channels.


[39:05 - 39:11]One host used to make videos of himself singing, while the other host jokingly suggests that he used to make porn videos.


[40:26 - 40:31]A misunderstanding of a joke from the show Courage the Cowardly Dog leads to one host trying a disgusting recipe.


[40:52 - 41:00]The show was canceled due to a controversial episode that implied a homosexual relationship between two female characters.


[41:14 - 41:20]The show was later supposed to be brought back, but it is unclear if this ever happened.


[34:33 - 41:20]Life can be unfair and unpredictable, and it is important to not judge others for how they choose to live their lives.


[41:32 - 41:40]Person saw a video of Powerpuff Girls twerking


[41:58 - 42:03]They discuss the Powerpuff Girls and their enemies


[42:41 - 42:51]They mention a DJ named DJ Assault who makes songs about "ass and titties"


[43:26 - 43:32]They discuss their prom experiences and DJing proms


[45:20 - 45:25]They talk about Disneyland and Six Flags


[45:53 - 46:00]They mention reading comments on YouTube videos as an ego boost


[47:07 - 47:15]They introduce their guest, Frank Javc, and discuss his YouTube channel


[47:15 - 47:22]They end the podcast with a final goodbye and mention checking the description for links


[47:34 - 47:45]The podcast will improve in future episodes


[47:45 - 47:50]Listeners are encouraged to leave their favorite memes in the comments


[41:20 - 48:01]Person saw a video of Powerpuff Girls twerking, discusses prom, DJing, Disneyland and Six Flags, reading YouTube comments, and introduces guest Frank Javc. They end with a final goodbye and encourage listeners to leave their favorite memes in the comments.