Orphaned Memes

I've known for some time (because of my own two kids) that the youth will reference memes that draw from source material that they don't know at all (some 'old person' movie or tv show that I grew up with).  I've always been amazed that the meme has value and meaning to them independent of the source material.

Today in class, ML turns to the class in response to something I said (I wish I could remember!) and says "There is another" in a nodding and winking way.  I'm up there, thinking "no way, son - you are playing in my domain - I OWN Star Wars references."

So a bit later, I strike after showing them two ways to solve a problem: "See, if you can't have Luke Skywalker, you can always use Princess Leia!"

I look at the class, swelling in pride over my cleverness and they all look at me blankly and one kid even says "Why would you say that?"

So I sputter and gesture at ML and say "Star Wars Reference?"

Turns out only one kid (usually asleep in the back (talking about you, WW)) gets it and explains that the Meme is from that famous Degobah scene with Yoda.



Made me sad.