Board #22 - Is Politics a Joke? Political Memes and Humor as Political Contagions

• In Event: 85-306 - Poster Session: Political Behavior: LGBT, Religion, Gender, and Racial Politics

Brief Overview

It is unclear how internet memes impact politics. This study will evaluate participants’ facial behavior while viewing political memes and ask participants to rate their mirth and intended sharing behavior on social media.

Author

• Annabel Brooks, University of Arkansas