Know Your Meme Editorials
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Is 'Tacos Goku' The Dragon Ball-Themed Taqueria Real? Mexico's Taqueria Goku Explained
Tacos Goku has become the symbol of Mexico's "Dragon Ball" craze.
Are Sydney Sweeney's Boobs 'Anti-Woke'? A Bewildering And Surprisingly Widespread Right-wing Talking Point Explained
According to some conservatives online, Sydney Sweeney's prominent chest is a harbinger of the death of wokeness. Somehow.
Why Do Mexico, Latin America And South America Love 'Dragon Ball?' Latino And Hispanic Culture's Love For Goku Explained
"Dragon Ball" has had a stronghold on Latino and Hispanic culture since the 1990s.
What Does It Mean To 'Soak'? The Rumored Mormon Dating Practice Popularized On TikTok Explained
TikTokers running street interviews on the BYU continue to propagate questions about Mormon dating practices. Here's a rundown of how the term "soaking" was introduced to the non-Mormon public.
What Is Diablo 4, And How Did It Flop So Horribly? The Infamous Blizzard Game Explained
Diablo 4 was one of the most anticipated games of 2023, but due to various top-level corporate decisions, it became one of the worst titles in the franchise. Here's why.
What Is 'WcDonald's,' McDonald's New Anime-Inspired Ad Campaign?
McDonald's has made a nod to an iconic anime gag and invested a lot of money in making high-quality anime ads for their month-long campaign.
What Is The 'Lisan Al-Gaib'? The 'Dune 2 Prophecy' And The Memes About It Explained
There's a lot of exposition in Frank Herbert's original Dune novel detailing the 'Lisan al-Gaib,' but we'll try to explain the term in the most memetic way possible.
What Happened To James Somerton? The Controversial YouTuber's Death Rumors Explained
Thousands fear that YouTube video essayist James Somerton has taken his own life. Here's what we know so far.
Who Is Milana Vayntrub? The Actress Who Briefly Became An Internet Sensation For Her Role As AT&T's 'Lily' Explained
Vayntrub became a cautionary tale against over-thirsting online but has had an extensive career in comedy and voice acting.
What Is The Gas Station Sushi Copypasta? The Origin Of The 'You, Me, Gas Station Sushi' Video Explained
A copypasta-turned-viral video about a gas station sushi date going increasingly awry has been making the rounds online for years now. Here's everything we know about it.