Back in the day, the internet felt fun. It was a place to share what you were consuming, musing about, and see if your friends were doing the same. But somewhere along the way, things took a turn.

With social media taking over our lives, memes have become the language of the internet. Fun fact: In 2020, the global meme industry was worth a whopping $2.3 billion—and it’s set to grow to $6.1 ...