Yeah, it’s like finding a single line in a script and turning it into a whole arc. A meme gives you that bite‑size hook, the visual shorthand that instantly connects. From there you map out beats, build character motivation, layer subtext. The original punchline becomes the emotional center, and you start layering in the world, the stakes, the tension. It’s a quick way to lock in a concept, but you still have to run the whole thing through rehearsal, set design, and the director’s eye. So a meme can be the spark, but the fire needs the whole cast and crew to keep it burning.