Memes in Political Discourse: From Irony to Informational Influence
The article examines the phenomenon of Ukrainian memes as an element of the information space and public discourse. In particular, authors analyze the role of memes in the formation of public opinion, their influence on social attitudes and their ability to be a tool of informational struggle. The authors analyze the evolution of memes from entertainment content to a serious socio-cultural phenomenon that has significant potential in political discourse. Special attention is paid to political memes, which become the society’s reaction to events in Ukraine and the world.