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What Does 'Yeet' Mean?
One of the most versatile phrases to enter youth vernacular, "yeet" has many different uses, but always has one for any situation. Allow us to explain.
What Does 'UWU' Mean?
Since as early as 2005, anime lovers have been typing "uwu" as a way to express their happiness online. Here’s a quick explainer on what uwu really means and how to properly use it.
How To Tell What Exactly 'WYD' Means
We've been texting each other "wyd" since the mid-2000s, and the acronym has since cemented itself both in text and online culture, but its implications can vary. Here's a quick explainer so you don't mistake an ordinary "wyd" with a horny "wyd."
What Does 'SMH' Mean? The Internet Slang Term Explained
You don't know what 'smh' means? smh…
What Does 'Gaslighting' Mean?
Named after a play from the 1930s, this slang term has encompassed stan Twitter and alt-Instagram meme circles since early 2021.
What's The Meaning Of ‘IYKYK’? The Internet Slang Term Explained
Since 2016, the slang term and acronym “IYKYK” has become increasingly prevalent online -- and if you know, you know. Here’s a quick explainer.
How To Make Baka Mitai Memes And Other Facemorphs
This guide will teach you how to make Baka Mitai memes and other deepfakes using the FOMMIA project faster than Kiryu can finish singing.
A Guide To Uffizi Museum's Beautiful TikTok Presence
How one Italian museum referenced memes to showcase their collection during the coronavirus.
Field Guide To Political Emojis
In recent years, emojis have slowly developed into a form of symbolic political “digital bumper stickers” typically found in usernames or handles. But what do these political emojis mean? Here's a quick guide to the various meanings behind them.
How To Add Custom Images To Animal Crossing
Learn how to add memes, art, photographs and other images to Animal Crossing by using this simple guide