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I like how you have combined several memes in this project. It turns out to be well blended. Each layer adds in something that is both tied with the previous layer and individualistic. It shows how memes are spread since people take in existing memes and remix them to reflect their own understanding of the memes. The only thing is that the background looks a little empty to me and maybe you can mix in some memes there.

I like how the picture gets filled by different kinds of elements as people start to put their layers on. There seems to be a story evolving from the original picture. I especially enjoy the transition from cats to cats with chewing gum, from a peaceful image with cats to a moment when cats suddenly got scared and knifes pops up into the image. Those dynamic changes are based on the existing content and completely changed the current theme in an interesting way. You guys' ability to apply this transition correctly really make this group work a great project.

Cats on the internet. Always a great meme!

For me, Layer 4 is where it gets really interesting - it adds a voice to the conversation. But it’s immediately removed. The knives a real departure and I can’t understand the connections or statements that are trying to be made. Don’t forget to reveal your creative decisions in the documentation!

The statements at the end are revealing for me. You’ve discussed and agreed a response in the group slack and I wonder if you’re really getting to authentic, creative responses. You know what’s coming and can prepare for it - there’s no radical departures, no creative frictions. And I think this effected the richness of the outcome and the creative dialog you could have had? Participatory forms have fundamentally unexpected outcomes. Embrace it!