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Joshua Citarella Speaks To Us From The Inescapable Gutter Of Art And Tech
We recently spoke with Josh Citarella about his essay “How to Plant a Meme,” the seeding of the Capitalist Realism meme, what the youth are doing on the web and how we can reach out to one another from our “precarious islands of content.”
Why ‘Don’t Google’ Memes And Trends Are Back (And Here To Stay)
Some classic "don't Google" phrases and terms from the childhoods of Millennials are back, so here's why you're seeing shock sites and media like "Tubgirl" suddenly having a resurgence.
Nichetok: How To Meme An Aesthetic
A dive into a TikTok genre that you probably wouldn't get, so long as you haven't watched any popular UK sitcom from the past twenty-five years.
How Some Say Fans Of Netflix's 'Dahmer' Have Gone Too Far Online
Fans of Netflix's Dahmer made Halloween weird, and they're making Twitter even weirder. Here's why.
The Rise of 'Chainsaw Man' Memes
Chainsaw Man has taken over the anime community. Here's everything to know about the anime and manga, as well as its new trending memes.
Everything We Know About The 'Big Dick Is Back In Town' Guy And How He Became Sydney's Most Polarizing Meme Legend
For a decade, an old man in a sweater exclaiming "Big Dick Is Back In Town" has captured the fascination of Sydney, Australia residents and the world, becoming a legend on and offline. We did a deep dive into the mysterious artist to find out who he is and uncovered some troubling allegations.
Why The Internet Is Divided Over The New 'Mario Movie' Trailer
Some people hate Chris Pratt's voice acting in the new Mario movie trailer. Here's what you should know about the mixed reactions you're seeing online.
Celebrity Cheating Scandals And Why They Always Become Memes
Celebrity cheating scandals have been taking over the internet for years, and not just Adam Levine's bad DMs. Here's what you need to know about the latest cheating scandals and why we care about them.
The Worst (And Most Dangerous) TikTok Trends Of September 2022
Here are some of the biggest TikTok trends this month that deserve to die.
The Drama, Hate And Indifference Surrounding Amazon's 'The Rings Of Power'
While Amazon Prime Video's new Lord of the Rings series based on the Second Age of Middle-earth is receiving intensely mixed reception, it is certainly one of the shows of all time.