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Who Is Bobbi Althoff And Why Do People Think She's An 'Industry Plant?' The Mysterious Creator's Rise In Podcasting
The 26-year-old has made a name for herself with her sarcastic comedy and content on TikTok over the last few years, and now she's got a podcast interviewing big names like Drake, but who is Althoff exactly?
The Weird Phenomenon Behind 'Skibidi Toilet Syndrome' And How The Hoax Came To Be
Following the viral web series of the same name, the "Skibidi Toilet Syndrome" has seemingly become a real concern for some parents, but is this whole thing real or just a meme?
How 2023's Burning Man Became A Gigantic Disaster (And Fount Of Memes)
Normally one of the most highly anticipated music and art festivals of the year, Burning Man 2023 became the stuff of nightmares after heavy rains caused flooding and intense mud. In case you missed it, here are some of the best highlights.
MrBeast's Face Is Being Deepfaked Onto The Bodies Of Small Children In New Trend, Producing Some Hilarious Results
Whether you find it hilarious or disturbing, something about these deepfake edits of YouTuber MrBeast as a toddler is entertaining, to say the least.
This Year's Streamy Awards Included Many Notable Moments, Particularly The Ones Many Felt Were Embarrassingly Cringe
Following the recent Streamy Awards, numerous viral moments from the show spread online and were largely deemed facepalm-inducing cringiness.
How The Ancient Greek Myth Of Sisyphus Pushing A Boulder Endlessly Uphill Became A Fount Of Memes
From "One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy" to "Sisyphus Puns," this classic story of mythology has spawned numerous memes in recent years. Here's why.
How Kyle Gordon's Viral 'Planet Of The Bass' Song And Video Set Off An Internet Frenzy
DJ Crazy Times and Ms. Biljana Electronica have captured the essence of EDM with their Euro trash lyrics and pulsating basslines. Here's how the internet reacted to their viral music video.
A Look Back On The Legacy Of The Beloved Meme And Internet-Famous Dog 'Cheems' Following His Death
Cheems, whose real name is Balltze, has a prominent place in internet culture history, so we journey through his rise to memetic fame after he passed earlier this week.
Tracing The Origins Of The Slang Expression 'Mid' And How Actress Margot Robbie Became Associated With It
Join us as we unravel the intriguing roots behind the internet slang term "mid" and how it became such a prominent expression online.
Exploring The Virality Behind The 'E-Girls In Car' Meme And Why It Became Associated With 'Femboys'
Aztrosist delves into the phenomenon surrounding the viral "E-Girls In Car" photo showcasing "ur least fav Twitter girls."