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Viral Culture Dynamics Dataset
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About
A collection of statistics and information regarding internet memes, compiled from the Know Your Meme website. The data set offers records for over 21,400 individual memes, capturing details about their status, type, origin, and subsequent popularity metrics. This resource is key for anyone seeking to model or analyse the dynamics of online culture and viral phenomena.
Columns
- name: The specific name of the meme. This field contains over 18,000 unique values.
- status: Indicates the current status of the meme (e.g., Submission, Deadpool).
- type: Specifies the category or type of the meme (e.g., Exploitable). Note that a significant percentage of records are missing a defined type.
- origin_year: The recorded year of the meme’s creation, based on available information.
- origin_place: The location where the meme was added or originated, such as 'Unknown' or 'YouTube'.
- date_added: The specific date the entry was added to the source platform.
- views: The recorded number of views associated with the meme entry, with values ranging up to 14.6 million.
- videos: A count relating to some videos associated with the meme.
- photos: A count relating to some photos associated with the meme.
- comments: The number of user comments received about the meme entry.
- tags: Associated keywords or tags for the meme.
- about: A textual description of the meme.
- origin: The original text related to the meme's origin. This field has a high percentage of missing values.
- other_text: A secondary text description of the meme.
Distribution
The data is structured in a tabular format and is available as a single file,
memes_dataset.csv, weighing approximately 58.74 MB. The data includes 21,453 records and 14 distinct fields. The structure is static, as the expected update frequency is listed as never.Usage
This data is highly suited for building predictive models, such as algorithms designed to forecast the popularity or lifespan of a meme based on its initial parameters and status. It is also ideal for data analytics projects focused on mapping trends in digital cultural production and consumption.
Coverage
The data covers memes added to the source platform spanning a time range from 13 July 2009 through to 7 April 2020. It includes statistics and information for 21,453 memes. While the data attempts to capture the origin place, a substantial portion of records are listed as having an 'Unknown' place of origin.
License
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: For exploring temporal trends and descriptive statistics related to internet culture.
- Machine Learning Engineers: For developing features and models aimed at predicting virality or classification tasks.
- Social Scientists: For conducting research into digital sociology and tracking the evolution of online communication.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Meme Popularity and Metric Collection
- Know Your Meme Statistical Archive
- Viral Culture Dynamics Dataset
- Internet Meme Creation Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Viral Culture Dynamics Dataset
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