Moo Deng, or: how memes work
Briefly

Moo Deng, a two-month-old hippo, embodies existential themes in 2024, generating a massive following due to her expressive nature and storytelling potential.
The rise of Moo emphasizes how animals successfully serve as blank canvases for human emotions, allowing people to share stories beyond divisive topics.
True vulnerability, as posited by executive coach Sprague, means risking personal reputation rather than merely sharing safe personal anecdotes, thereby hindering emotional development.
Memes and content that convey deep personal connections or stories resonate strongly because they allow audiences to communicate their own identities and feelings.
Read at Medium
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