The discussion centers around the evolution of internet memes, specifically the transition from "planking" to newer trends like "owling" and "vulturing." Participants express their preferences for these trends, with "vulturing" being favored for its humorous concept of covering oneself in condiments while sunbathing. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of these fads, with mentions of "potato chipping" and "sitting," as well as playful banter about the nature of memes and their rapid evolution into new forms. The tone remains light-hearted, with jokes about personal experiences and the absurdity of the trends, while also critiquing the dilution of the term "meme" to simply mean "fad." Overall, the thread reflects a humorous take on the fleeting nature of internet culture.
