Memeistan
Event Date: 21st September 2024
The students of Mass Communication at Galgotias University brought a fresh twist to event planning by hosting a meme-themed extravaganza at the Swami Vivekanand auditoriumOn September 21, 2024. After gathering feedback for two years, they designed an event filled with humor and creativity, ensuring it was anything but repetitive. The event kicked off with a hilarious reenactment of the famous "What is this behavior, Pooja?" meme, setting a lighthearted tone for the evening. A mix of performances followed, including a captivating act by the Actors Hub, an energetic dance by the girls' team, and a memorable jamming session by former Note Veda members, accompanied by phone flashlights in a darkened auditorium.
Interactive games kept the audience and faculty engaged, with students crafting witty taglines for funny faculty pictures and teachers marking meme bingo cards. The boys' dance group delivered the funniest performance of the night, leaving the audience in tears of laughter. A stand-up comedy roast and a creative ramp walk featuring team members dressed as memes added to the fun. The event concluded with congratulatory speeches from Dr. A. Ram Pandey, HOD, and Manish Sir, highlighting the collective effort behind the success of the night.
"Memeistan." A hilarious event organised by students of mass communication.
What is the fun in attending events you've already attended? What is the fun in seeing the same repetitive things over and over again? This year, the students of Mass Communication came up with an amazing idea to host an event that was not only new but also far from boring, by incorporating all the famous memes from social media. After gathering feedback from faculty and students over a period of two years, they finally cracked the code. The event was held in the Swami Vivekanand auditorium of Galgotias University.
The event commenced with a small comedic act based on the classic meme "What is this behavior, Pooja?" from Big Boss. The act was meant to lighten the mood and give the audience a taste of what to expect from the rest of the event. The welcome speech promised an evening filled with laughter, and these promises were certainly kept when both faculty members and students couldn’t stop laughing at the mock ID cards made by the event management team forthefaculty.
The first performance was by the Actors Hub, whose acting skills and stage presence were spot on. The act aligned perfectly with the event's theme and set the right tone for the evening. This was followed by an energetic dance performance by the girls' dance team, which had the audience on their
feet, fully immersed in the event.Up next, three former members of Note Veda captivated everyone with their jamming session. For the first time in our three-year history, the auditorium was completely dark, with the only light coming from the phone flashes of the audience. The soothing atmosphere was not only a novel experience for the students but also for the faculty. Both the audience and the faculty joined in, jamming with the group, creating an extraordinary, unforgettable experience.
The team also organized interactive games for both students and faculty. The students were tasked with adding humorous taglines to funny pictures of our beloved faculty, while the teachers had to mark memes on their meme bingo cards. These games ensured everyone’s full engagement throughout the event.
The highlight of the evening came from the boys’ dance group, delivering the funniest performance of the night. They had the entire audience on their feet, with some even falling from their seats in fits of laughter. There were tears of joy and shock, making it a truly unforgettable performance.
The event was designed to keep the audience thoroughly entertained. After the amazing dance performance, the crowd was treated to a stand-up comedy roast, performed by one of the team members. The comedian interacted with the audience on a personal level, playfully poking fun at them to ensure everyone felt included and amused.
To introduce and showcase each team member, a creative ramp walk was held, where every member dressed up as a meme or funny character. This was followed by a hilarious segment where the technical team displayed memes featuring actual images of the faculty members. The memes were humorously read aloud by the faculty themselves, adding to the fun.
To conclude the event, Dr. A. Ram Pandey, the HOD of the Mass Communication department, gave a congratulatory speech, applauding the success of the event and motivating us for future endeavours. Following his speech, Manish Sir, the course coordinator who helped organize the event, also delivered a speech. He expressed his pride in the team and emphasized how the support of the faculty allowed us to reach the heights we had envisioned.
Event Outcomes:
- Innovative Concept: The meme-themed event introduced a fresh, engaging approach, breaking away from traditional formats.
- Increased Audience Engagement: Interactive activities like meme bingo and humorous taglines for faculty photos ensured active participation from both students and faculty.
- Enhanced Bonding: Faculty and students shared moments of laughter, fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
- Successful Performances: Acts like the Actors Hub, the girls' dance team, and Note Veda’s jamming session were well-received, captivating the audience.
- Memorable Entertainment: The boys' dance group and stand-up comedy segment were highlights, leaving the audience in fits of laughter.
- Creative Expression: The ramp walk and meme showcase allowed students to display their creativity in a fun, relatable way.
- Team Collaboration: The event's success showcased strong teamwork among the organizers, with support from faculty members.
- Positive Feedback: The event garnered positive responses from both the audience and faculty, encouraging future endeavors.
- Enhanced Faculty-Student Interaction: Faculty participation in games and activities added to the fun, strengthening relationships.
- Recognition and Motivation: Closing speeches from department heads and coordinators acknowledged the hard work of the team and motivated them for future projects.
Mentor Name – Dr.Manish Kumar Srivastav
Department Name – School of Media and Communications
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