Memes, Metaphors and Magic
This podcast is about re-seeing the magic in everyday life, starting with memes that matter. Each guest will share a meme that stuck with them and invite us to look at life in unexpected and creative ways.
Memes, Metaphors and Magic
Italians Be Like.... Meme with Matt Kwiatkowski
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Taran Cardone
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Episode 2
Meme(s):
"Italians be like we'll put out a few snacks."
"So it is a dining room in a house and basically the entire picture is filled with a table that has like mountains and mountains of food on it. It looks like it could be a holiday or it could just be a regular Sunday." - Matt Kwiatkowski
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Metaphors:
Some examples of metaphors from the conversation include:
- LIFE IS AN ITALIAN FAMILY GATHERED AROUND A TABLE AND A MEAL.
- "LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GONNA GET." - Mrs. Gump in Forrest Gump
- Underlying, or primary, metaphors:
- IMPORTANCE IS SIZE.
- PURPOSES ARE DESTINATIONS
- TIME IS A CONTAINER.
Magic
- 5 Lifepath Number (Numerology)
- Connectedness® (Gallup CliftonStrengths®)
- Context® (Gallup CliftonStrengths®)
Pop Culture:
Resources:
- 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
- I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzman
- Foundations of Meaning: Primary Metaphors and Primary Scenes by Joseph Grady
- Restorative Practices