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Memes, gifs, emojis. You knew eventually "The Interpreters" would have a conversation about them. 

Andy, Saymoukda and Molly share their favorites, when and where they use them, and whether they're better communicatively than traditional words. Ben, meanwhile, remains mystified. 

And the crew ponders what it means to have a fiction or non-fiction orientation in life.

It's "The Interpreters" discussion you've been waiting for...memes, emojiis and gifs. When and why do they work better than traditional language with proper grammar?

Memes, gifs, emojis. You knew eventually "The Interpreters" would have a conversation about them.

Andy, Saymoukda and Molly share their favorites, when and where they use them, and whether they're better communicatively than traditional words. Ben, meanwhile remains mystified.

And the crew ponders they have a fiction or non-fiction orientation in life.

The Interpreters: What's in a meme?

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