Memes, the New Political Cartoon, Are Transforming Social Commentary | Retro Report

What’s a meme, and how do they compare to editorial cartoons? Political memes are a way to broadcast opinions on social media channels, often with a dose of sly humor. They are, in the words of one expert, “the people’s editorial cartoons.” These days they’re being weaponized by the left and the right to score political blows, sometimes below the belt.