This document introduces a meme contest about life during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides context about using humor through memes to stay active and positive during difficult times. Guidelines are outlined such as avoiding offensive content and focusing on themes related to the virus, lockdown, and pandemic. Examples of relevant coronavirus memes are shown covering topics like social distancing, canceled plans for 2020, and advice giving. Participants are invited to create their own memes following the rules.
2. Whats this?
Were going through hard times due to the pandemic
and we should all be responsible and stay home so
we can slow it down and eventually bring it to an
end.
But, in the meanwhile, we should also keep our minds
active and, most important, never lose our sense of
humour.
Thats why were holding a meme contest.
This presentation is meant ot show you some memes,
either pictures or videos, in English or Spanish, so
you can find some inspiration to create your own.
3. Whats a meme?
A meme is a virally-transmitted photograph that is
embellished with text that pokes fun at a cultural
symbol or social idea.
The majority of modern memes are captioned photos
that are intended to be funny, often as a way to
publicly ridicule human behavior. Other memes can
be videos and verbal expressions.
4. Rules
There are some rules to follow. Please, stick to them.
Memes not observing these rules will be left out.
Dont use offensive images or offensive language. The
point is having fun, not hurting other people.
Use any format you like, but we recommend using
photographs or videos and, of course, text.
Related themes include anything related to covid19:
the pandemic, the lockdown (habits, effects,),
preventing infection
Check your spelling before submitting your memes.
If you know the name of the person who originally took
the photo or shot the video, mention him/her.
Be positive, be optimistic, be smart.