'What People Think I Do/What I Really Do': The Latest Internet Craze (PICS)

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The Huffington Post UK   Andrea Mann First Posted: 16/02/2012 11:42 Updated: 16/02/2012 16:39

You know how it happens. First, you see one. Then, you see another. Then, they're everywhere. Then someone does a round-up of them.

Welcome to the world of Internet memes. And specifically: the latest Internet meme. By definition, it probably doesn't need much explanation - because it's everywhere. It's a meme. But we think it's at least worth mentioning how it started.

According to knowyourmeme.com, the first 'What people think I do/What I really do' chart was uploaded by artist Garnet Hertz on to his Facebook page earlier this month. (His is the 'contemporary artist' one in our round-up below.)

And naturally - because the Internet is nothing if not self-regarding - the idea soon caught on. Before you knew it, writers, musicians and even people in Non-Creative Jobs were creating their own versions of how people perceive their profession. Or even hobby, sexuality or lifestyle choice. Hell, there's even one for being Nicolas Cage.

But don't just take our word for it - take a look at some of the most popular ones below. And if there isn't one for your job/hobby/sexuality/lifestyle choice, well, why not make one? Goodness knows, everyone else is...

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You know how it happens. First, you see one. Then, you see another. Then, they're everywhere. Then someone does a round-up of them. Welcome to the world of Internet memes. And specifically: the lat...
You know how it happens. First, you see one. Then, you see another. Then, they're everywhere. Then someone does a round-up of them. Welcome to the world of Internet memes. And specifically: the lat...
 
 
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04:03 PM on 02/27/2012
A French version of the meme, made by the civil servants of a small city called Carquefou : http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=330933336944580&set=a.282086368495944.65032.251495371555044&type=1&theater
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Amadahy
loves peanut M&Ms and Whippoorwills
12:43 AM on 02/25/2012
LMAO! The Nicolas Cage one was by far the best.
02:46 PM on 02/22/2012
Hello,

you can find a lot more and add yours here : http://www.what-people-think-i-do.com/ !
08:54 AM on 02/18/2012
Oh, I've also started a facebook group for these:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/249939395088709/
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Tim Kunk
Aimlessly wondering the information highway.
04:27 AM on 02/18/2012
I like the UK stories better then the US.
12:02 PM on 02/18/2012
Me too.
I found that website for creating your own
http://uthinkido.com/
11:32 AM on 02/17/2012
there a bunch more here http://weknowmemes.com/2012/02/what-i-really-do-meme/
11:57 PM on 02/16/2012
I made one! : https://p.twimg.com/AluN1ZACMAMG26u.jpg
06:21 PM on 02/16/2012
Here's one for cashiers: http://cheezburger.com/View/5847097856