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The Rise Of AI-Generated Influencers: A New Era In Social Media?
A new wave of AI-generated influencers employing a combination of computer-generated visuals and orchestrated content is replicating real-life social media influencers with convincing results.
The Latest In Viral Karen Moments And Why The Karens Just Won't Stop Karening
The unexplained phenomenon of the Karen continues, so here's the latest in viral entitlement audacity.
How Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat's NYC Giveaway Turned Into A Riot
Last week, a riot took place in Union Square Park after the streamer held a giveaway where thousands of fans showed up, leading to the destruction of property, injury and several arrests.
How The Search For The 'Cure To Male Loneliness' Became A Phrasal Template For Memes
Based on a New York Times opinion piece about pickleball being the source of male happiness, this exploitable template has proved highly memeable in recent weeks.
Will AI Be The Downfall Of Mankind? Unraveling Roko's Basilisk, Shoggoth, Paperclip Maximizer And Other Artificial Intelligence Phenomena
AI is becoming more intertwined with our daily lives and meme culture than ever before, so we take a look at some of the most prominent jargon surrounding it and what it all means.
The 'I Like Turtles' Zombie Kid From The Classic Viral Video And Meme Returns Over 15 Years Later In New 'TMNT' Ad
Originally uploaded to YouTube back in 2007 when Jonathan Ware was just 10, the Zombie Kid himself recently made a reappearance, so we take a look back at his journey to becoming an internet legend.
What Is Rule 34 Of The Internet? The Internet's Most Infamous Rule
Easily the most notorious of all "Rules of the Internet," Rule 34 has persisted online for decades and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Did DJ Khaled Really Say 'Life Is Roblox'? The Viral Video And Other 'Roblox' Memes Explained
The viral video, featuring DJ Khaled driving a golf cart and uttering motivational words to his Instagram followers, has inspired numerous creative edits on TikTok over the course of this year.
How The Internet Reacted To The 'NPC Trend' On TikTok That Turned Pinkydoll Into An Overnight Sensation
Pinkydoll's TikTok livestreams, characterized by quirky catchphrases like "ice cream so good" and other peculiar actions, have sparked countless discussions and memes on social media platforms over the last few weeks.
How The Catchphrase 'You VS The Guy She Told You Not To Worry About' Became A Lasting Internet Meme
Aztrosist reviews this classic comparison meme format and how it spawned countless variations across the web since emerging in 2016.