GROUP
Memes by various and unknown creators shared online in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Date
- February 2020 - February 2022
- Reference
- Series-6705
- Description
Collection of memes by unknown creators compiled by the Alexander Turnbull Library from February 2020 to February 2022. Contains a sampling of memes shared on social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit by New Zealanders in relation to the global COVID-19 pandemic, associated lockdowns, politics and politicians, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. Many memes in the collection are satirical or humourous in nature.
Most of the memes related to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the Covid-19 Alert Levels and lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand. The meme collection also documents pop culture, New Zealand politics and politicians, particularly in the leadup to the 2020 General Election. American politics, race relations, and pandemic experiences in Australia and the UK are also prominent themes in the collection.
This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website.
If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 1863 digital image(s).
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions - Some memes contain strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Part of
- Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
- Format
- 1863 digital image(s), Digital images
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UnknownMemes shared online in June 2020
Date: June 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0437
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in June 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, race relations, social life, politics, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 67 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in December 2020
Date: December 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0443
Description: Memes posted to social media in December 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, social life, politics, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in July 2020
Date: July 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0438
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in July 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, social life, politics, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 24 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in April 2020
Date: April 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0435
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in April 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, and shift to Alert Level 3. Also includes memes relating to politics and politicians, Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 316 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in September 2020
Date: September 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0440
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in September 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 2020 General Election, politics and politicians, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 32 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in March 2020
Date: March 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0434
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in March 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the novel coronavirus global pandemic, Aotearoa New Zealand's Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, politics, politicians, and popular culture. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 155 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in October 2020
Date: October 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0441
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in October 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 General Election, politics and politicians, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 48 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in May 2020
Date: May 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0436
Description: Sampling of memes posted to social media in May 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, social life, politics, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as global events. Memes in the collection reflect a variety of viewpoints, and many are satirical in nature. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 203 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in November 2020
Date: November 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0442
Description: Memes posted to social media in November 2020. Image files relate to current events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, the online Bird of the Year competition, lockdown, working from home, politics and politicians, and popular culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 23 digital image(s).
Memes shared online in February 2020
Date: February 2020
From: Memes collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: EPHDL-0433
Description: Memes posted to social media in February 2020 relating to the novel coronavirus. This online content was collected as part of the Library’s rapid response collecting regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns/alert level changes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Viewpoints reflected in the collection do not represent the views of the Library or its staff. An algorithm chooses one image for display on the Library's website. If you are a rightsholder and have reason to believe we should not be providing access to this preserved content, please contact the Library. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 digital image(s).