The Internet churns out viral hits on a daily basis, but there are only a few pictures, videos and GIFs that will go down in meme history.
So what turns an average YouTube video or image on Reddit into a cultural phenomenon like Grumpy Cat and Overly Attached Girlfriend? It requires a special mix of relatability, humor and oddness to take on a life of its own.
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Mashable Watercooler Editor Annie Colbert spoke with Bloomberg TV on how memes achieve that next level of success that can eventually lead to profitable branding and products.
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