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Bottom Text

/ˈbɒtəm tɛkst/noun
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In internet meme culture, 'bottom text' refers to the caption or punchline typically placed at the bottom of an image macro, serving as the humorous resolution or key message. This term has expanded beyond memes to represent any essential takeaway in visual content, often used in online discussions to highlight clever or ironic endings.

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Research from media studies shows that memes with 'bottom text' can increase viewer retention by up to 25% compared to text-free images, as demonstrated in a 2018 study by the Pew Research Center on digital communication. This simple format has even influenced advertising, where similar captioning techniques have boosted brand recall in social media campaigns.

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