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How Visiting The Back Of 'Spencer's Gifts' Became A Meme And Rite Of Passage
For decades, the back of 'Spencer's Gifts' has been a forbidden and mysterious place for young, curious people to visit, turning it into a meme and something of a rite of passage. Here's why.
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They Ate Sans: The Tragic Story of the ACen 2023 'Sans Undertale' Cutout
Why did a group of anime convention attendees eat a Sans cutout at ACen 2023 for everyone to see? We spoke to the murderers themselves to find out.
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Inside The Bonesmashing Community: Six 'Looksmaxxers' Share Why They Started Bonesmashing
We spoke with five people from the looksmaxxing community who claim to take part in the controversial incel trend "bonesmashing." Here's what they had to say.
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Does ‘Harmless Misinformation’ Exist? Eminem, A Soldier’s Autograph and ‘Patrick Star’ On Trust
For over a decade, a fake quote from 'SpongeBob SquarePants' and a seemingly fake story about Eminem asking for a soldier's autograph have been fooling people on social media. But does it matter?
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From The 'Foopahh Trend' To 'Algospeak,' Avoiding Censorship On TikTok Has Become An Art Form
TikTok may be popular, but its moderation is unpredictable, leading many users down creative pathways to dodge the censors. Here's a look at how TikTokers avoid censorship on the platform.
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'Dad' And AB 'Starkilla' Ayad Are Prepared For A 'Bloodbath' Of A Fight At 'Creator Clash 2'
We spoke with Dad and AB Ayad of the 'H3 Podcast' in the lead-up to their fight in 'Creator Clash 2' to get the inside scoop on how they plan to win what's gearing up to be one of the most unpredictable fights of the event.
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The Good, The Bad And The Bumping Uglies: A Short Breakdown Of Sex In Meme Culture
The erotic side of NSFW has always been an irresistible draw for memes. We take a look at all the ways that memers have gone to Horny Jail.
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How An ‘Out Of Context’ Meme Page Turned Memes Into A Job On One Of YouTube’s Biggest Podcasts
We sat down with the H3 Podcast's social media manager Love to talk about how he went from a simple reply guy to a full-fledged cast and crew member on one of YouTube's biggest podcasts.
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Some Of The Best Picks For (Meme) Game Of The Year Before The Official Game Awards Announcement
The Game Awards' "Game of the Year" announcement is only a few days away, so here are some of the biggest meme games of the year to celebrate until then.
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What Is A Meme, Really? Reconsidering The Richard Dawkins Definition In 2022
An opinion editorial from a past issue of Meme Insider
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Joshua Citarella Speaks To Us From The Inescapable Gutter Of Art And Tech
We recently spoke with Josh Citarella about his essay “How to Plant a Meme,” the seeding of the Capitalist Realism meme, what the youth are doing on the web and how we can reach out to one another from our “precarious islands of content.”
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Why ‘Don’t Google’ Memes And Trends Are Back (And Here To Stay)
Some classic "don't Google" phrases and terms from the childhoods of Millennials are back, so here's why you're seeing shock sites and media like "Tubgirl" suddenly having a resurgence.
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Nichetok: How To Meme An Aesthetic
A dive into a TikTok genre that you probably wouldn't get, so long as you haven't watched any popular UK sitcom from the past twenty-five years.
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How Some Say Fans Of Netflix's 'Dahmer' Have Gone Too Far Online
Fans of Netflix's _Dahmer_ made Halloween weird, and they're making Twitter even weirder. Here's why.
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The Rise of 'Chainsaw Man' Memes
_Chainsaw Man_ has taken over the anime community. Here's everything to know about the anime and manga, as well as its new trending memes.
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Everything We Know About The 'Big Dick Is Back In Town' Guy And How He Became Sydney's Most Polarizing Meme Legend
For a decade, an old man in a sweater exclaiming "Big Dick Is Back In Town" has captured the fascination of Sydney, Australia residents and the world, becoming a legend on and offline. We did a deep dive into the mysterious artist to find out who he is and uncovered some troubling allegations.
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Why The Internet Is Divided Over The New 'Mario Movie' Trailer
Some people hate Chris Pratt's voice acting in the new Mario movie trailer. Here's what you should know about the mixed reactions you're seeing online.
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Celebrity Cheating Scandals And Why They Always Become Memes
Celebrity cheating scandals have been taking over the internet for years, and not just Adam Levine's bad DMs. Here's what you need to know about the latest cheating scandals and why we care about them.
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The Worst (And Most Dangerous) TikTok Trends Of September 2022
Here are some of the biggest TikTok trends this month that deserve to die.
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The Drama, Hate And Indifference Surrounding Amazon's 'The Rings Of Power'
While Amazon Prime Video's new _Lord of the Rings_ series based on the Second Age of Middle-earth is receiving intensely mixed reception, it is certainly one of the shows of all time.
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Rest In Peace, Thurston Waffles
Another meme legend has passed away, and he left behind a great legacy of yelling cat memes.
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The NFT Music Video At The VMAs Is The Worst Crypto Community Fail This Year
It's horrible to look at, and now everyone hates NFT's more than before. We have some questions for Snoop Dogg and Eminem.
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The New ‘Rick And Morty’ Season 6 Trailer Sparks Fan Theories, Memes And More
The trailer for _Rick and Morty_ season six is out now, and fans have predictably been tearing it apart for hints at what the new season has in store. Here's some of the most talked-about moments of the trailer.
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Everything You Need To Know About Why Some Online Suddenly Aren't Siding With Johnny Depp Anymore
Here's why many celebrities and casual fans alike now retracting their support for Johnny Depp in the Heard vs. Depp trial as the ongoing viral case continues developing.