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What's The 'Acorn Cop' Meme? The Trend And Viral Video Of A Cop Being Scared By An Acorn Explained
Cops are deathly afraid of acorns according to this new meme.
What Happened At The Boston Sephora? The 'Sephora Blackface Incident' Explained
How the offensive incident went viral, and why many are blaming Sephora itself for how the store supposedly handled the situation.
Where Did The Dab Me Up Emoji Come From? The 'Mafia City' Meme Explained
A sketchy off-brand emoji asking you to "dab" him up went viral in 2021 seemingly out of the blue. Here's where the cursed image originated.
What Does 'Tacoma Wept' Mean? The Viral 'Vaush' Meme Explained
An old meme from Twitch streamer Vaush's community inspired by a cringeworthy viral video is going viral following his latest controversy. Here's why everyone is saying "Tacoma wept."
What Is Sora And Will It Destroy Us All Or Is It Not That Big A Deal? OpenAI's New Text-to-Video Generator Explained
Even MrBeast appears worried about the seemingly magical text-to-video generator.
Does Cartel Activity Go Down When 'Dragon Ball' Content Releases? The Viral Meme About The Cartel Loving Goku Explained
A recent meme trend purports that the Cartel is terrified of disappointing Goku.
Who Was @Queenzziel0cthevoice? Remembering The Voice Behind 'Be Who You Are For Your Pride' And 'Although Enjoyment.'
The impromptu solo sung by Teresa Smith became a Pride Month staple on the queer part of the internet. Here's why the hilariously awkward yet touching video is loved by so many.
How Did This Jojo Line Go Viral? 'My Name Is Yoshikage Kira' Explained
'My name is Yoshikage Kira' is one of many incredibly popular lines taken from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, but how are they used in memes?
What Is The 'Card Declines At Therapy' Meme Taking Over Twitter And TikTok?
A spin on a classic has come back in style, seemingly out of nowhere.
What Did 'JelloApocalypse' Say About The 'Lovely Complex' Anime Dub To Get Fired? The Viral Controversy Explained
YouTuber and animator JelloApocalypse is in hot water after purportedly breaking an NDA and criticizing a project he'd been working on with Discotek Media, causing them to cut ties with the creator. Here's what you need to know.