Furthermore, the persistence of humor in discussions about relations between
Iran and the
United States illustrates how satire can function as an informal archive of public memory. Memes created during key political moments are often reshared months or even years later, serving as reminders of past negotiations, policy shifts, or periods of escalation. In this way, digital humor not only comments on the present but also preserves a timeline of collective reactions. The repetition and adaptation of earlier jokes demonstrate how citizens reinterpret ongoing developments through previously established symbolic frameworks, reinforcing continuity in public perception even as official policies evolve.
