The latest meme to sweep through social media and the rest of the Internet is the recent 'Red Equality' images that are in support of marriage equality and the legalization of gay marriage.
Regardless of which side of the debate you're on, a quick look at your Facebook page will undoubtedly result in many instances of the Red Equality images showing up on your news feed. In an effort to keep things fresh and varied, many clever and pop culture-enthused folks have made their own variants on the Red Equality images, some of which are incredibly fun, clever and self-aware. From depicting Bert and Ernie, to the bloody elevator from Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining,' to the Beatles crossing a red Abbey Road to Super Mario and Luigi jumping around a red quality image, there's many creative people in support of gay marriage.
Some of the best Red Equality images are being collected by a Tumblr blog called 'The Day The Net Went Red For Love.'
What's Driving This Trend
- Red Equality Memes
- Creative variants of Red Equality images in support of marriage equality and the legalization of gay marriage are becoming a popular trend.
- Pop Culture-inspired Memes
- Pop culture-enthused memes are becoming increasingly popular in the Red Equality trend.
- User-generated Content
- User-generated content of Red Equality images is a disruptive trend that is spreading virally.
Who This Affects Most
- Social Media
- Social media platforms could promote and benefit from the increasingly popular Red Equality trend.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising companies could benefit from using pop culture-enthused Red Equality memes in their campaigns.
- Design
- Designers could create new and innovative Red Equality images to support the marriage equality movement.
