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The Meme Machine

The Meme Machine

What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?

2016 53mDocumentary

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.

3.0/5

TMDB score· 2 votes

Synopsis

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.

The vibe

memeermahgerdchocolate rain

Behind it

Mat HamesMat HamesDirectorClare MajorCinematographyPeter MosimanCinematographyBrian NelliganCinematography

Cast

Mica BurtonMica BurtonHerself
Jon RisingerJon RisingerHimself
Burnie BurnsHimself
Matt HullumMatt HullumHimself
Gustavo SorolaHimself
Barbara DunkelmanBarbara DunkelmanHerself
Laina MorrisLaina MorrisHerself
Maggie GoldenbergerHerself
Kyle CravenHimself
Ian DaviesHimself
Tay ZondayTay ZondayHimself
Justin SewellHimself
Ben HuhHimself
Tim HwangHimself
Ryan MilnerHimself
Don CaldwellHimself
Kathryn O'ShieldsHerself

Director

Mat Hames

Release date

16 Dec 2016

Runtime

53m

Studio

Alpheus Media, Rooster Teeth Productions

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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