Around the world, hundreds of thriving meme economies exist. Memes are written in every language, paired with visual signifiers and stereotypes specific to their cultures. Of course, there is some overlap, like Spongebob for example, which has translated doppelgangers in nearly every language. Family Guy too; it's been translated, although we don't recommend the German version (it's just kind of scary).

On a separate note, the Middle East is a region with a blossoming meme economy. Here's a fun fact: the Arabic word for "meme" looks like "ميمي," and it's pronounced mi-mi. Arabic memes follow the same ebb and flow as their Western counterparts, but of course, they're made with Arabic references in mind. Taken at face value without translation, enjoy these 25 Arabic memes that give a glimpse into another culture's pop culture.