As ceasefire announcements between the US and Iran —and separately between Israel and Lebanon —dominated headlines over the past two weeks, they also prompted a look back at how war spread online: through memes. There were jokes about conscription. Captions about getting drafted, but at least with a Bluetooth device. The song “Bazooka” went viral, with users lip-syncing to “Rest in peace my granny, she got hit by a bazooka.” Military filters followed. So did posts about Americans wanting to be sent to Dubai “to save all the IG models.” Across the Gulf, the tone was different but the instinct was the same. Memes joked that Iran was replying to Israel faster than some person you’re thinking about. Delivery drivers were shown “ dodging missiles .” “Eid fits” became hazmat suits and tactical vests. Dark humor is one of the oldest responses to fear, a way of reclaiming control, however briefly, over events that offer none.…