The Meme Machine
“What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?”
2016•53m•6.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Mat Hames
Languages
English
Studio
Alpheus Media
Cast
Mica Burton
Herself
Jon Risinger
Himself
Burnie Burns
Himself
Matt Hullum
Himself
Gustavo Sorola
Himself
Barbara Dunkelman
Herself
Laina Morris
Herself
Maggie Goldenberger
Herself
Kyle Craven
Himself
Ian Davies
Himself
Tay Zonday
Himself
Justin Sewell
Himself
Ben Huh
Himself
Tim Hwang
Himself
Ryan Milner
Himself
Production
Company
Alpheus Media
Company
Rooster Teeth Productions
Producer
Beth Hames
Producer
Daniel Fabelo
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