The 'this folder is empty' meme is full of sweet, sweet internet potential
Step aside, Disloyal Man. The "this folder is empty" meme is here to take over Twitter.
This particular meme, a rare emoji-centric one, is as versatile as it is easy to create. It can be used for pretty much anything, from exposing your government's incompetence to drawing attention to Harry Styles's perfection. Wow!
Here are a few of the finest examples.
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Beware of misusing this meme, though, lest you fall into the same trap as Denny's. Earlier this week, the restaurant chain tweeted a "folder is empty" meme calling out non-tippers, then was promptly dragged for not paying its employees a livable wage.
Meme ethically, though, and your "empty folder" tweet should welcome a full plate of RTs.
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Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.