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2"Countryball" (sometimes referred to as "Polandball") refers to a type of internet meme featuring cartoon depictions of countries as simple, stylized, and often anthropomorphic spheres, typically with the colors and shapes of their national flags.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Origin:
The meme originated as "Polandball" and gained popularity online, particularly on platforms like Reddit and YouTube.
Visual Style:
Countryballs are characterized by their simplistic, spherical design, with the colors and shapes of a country's flag used to represent it.
Content:
The memes often feature humorous or satirical scenarios, often involving interactions between different countries, poking fun at stereotypes, and commenting on international relations.
Evolution:
While initially known as "Polandball," the term "Countryball" became more common as the meme spread and gained broader adoption.
Example:
A meme might depict a countryball wearing a hat, or two countryballs arguing over a territory, or a countryball being electrocuted with a skeleton.
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