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Whatever Happened To Viral Internet Star Daddy Long Neck?
The nickname of social media personality David Samuelson Jr., who is known for creating comedy sketch videos on Instagram and Twitter, "Daddy Long Neck" was prominent online back in 2018, but where is he now?
Do Dudes Really Love To Think About The Roman Empire? How The Trend And Question Sparked An Internet-Wide Viral Debate
Beginning earlier this month, a trend surrounding the question "How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire?" spread like wildfire as people around the web weighed in with reactions from significant others.
Exploring The Controversial And Dystopian World Of 'Influencer Farms'
Since last year, these "influencer incubators" (known for training and housing aspiring influencers who create content) have garnered immense controversy online as they grow in Asian countries like China and Indonesia.
'We Live, We Love, We Lie,' How A TikTok Meme Universe Sprouted Up Around This Little Blue Smurf Cat
From "We Live, We Love, We Lie" to "Indo Ali," this seemingly insignificant artwork of a blue cat with a mushroom on its head has rapidly become one of the year's most inescapable memes. Here's why.
The 'Celebrity eBay Auction': Which Are Real And Which Are Just Memes?
The Union Solidarity Coalition Celebrity eBay Auction that was held this month during the WGA-SAG Hollywood Strike proved to be a viral moment online, but not all the listings were actually legitimate.
Were The Mexican Alien Bodies Really Cake The Whole Time? How The Mexican 'Aliens' Became A Source For Memes Online
Two weeks ago, the Mexican Congress held a hearing in which supposed "non-human" alien remains were displayed. The event resulted in widespread discussion online, as well as numerous memes about the so-called "extraterrestrials."
The Controversy Surrounding Artist, Influencer And Model Shanin Blake Explained
TikToker and artist Shanin Blake rose to prominence on social media over the last few years, but alongside this rise, some are accusing her of being insensitive.
How Elon Musk's 'Mercy Cosplay' Request To Amber Heard And His Secret Third Baby 'Techno Mechanicus' Became Trending Topics
It seems like Elon Musk is somehow always in the news, but the last couple of weeks have seen him become especially prevalent online thanks to these two highly viral moments. Here's what you need to know about them.
What Happened To The 'I Smell Like Beef' Vine Baby From The Famous Viral Video?
Back in mid-2014, a young girl repeating the phrase "I smell like beef" became one of the best-known Vine videos of all time, but what happened to her and where is she now? Here's your answer.
How A Strange-Looking Taco Bell In Remote South Dakota Became The Meme Sensation 'JRPG Taco Bell'
Commonly referred to online as the "JRPG Taco Bell," this unassuming fast-food location became the subject of many jokes and memes on social media after people felt it looked oddly similar to something ripped from a video game.