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The Most Memeable Looks From a Dystopian Met Gala

by Sarah Rose Sharp May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

It was glamorous! It was glitzy! It was the end of democracy as we know it!

Posted inArt

What Makes Medieval Art So Meme-able?

by Alicia Eler April 28, 2022April 29, 2022

All over Instagram, medieval imagery has been remixed, captioned, and somehow reads as peak hilarious, depending on your sense of humor.

Posted inNews

Ukrainians Wage a Meme War Against Russia

by Hakim Bishara March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

An outpouring of memes is helping Ukrainians cope through humor that often spills over into dark satire.

Posted inArt

What the ‘Karen’ Meme Shows About Declining US Exceptionalism

by Justine Smith March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

While there’s room for debate about who is and is not a Karen, one critical component is the stench of entitlement and a pressing need to appeal to authority.

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Does a New Adidas Ad Co-Opt the Body Positivity Movement?

by Sarah Rose Sharp February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

A campaign for the company’s sports bras featuring rows of bare breasts is causing a stir on Twitter.

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The Most Hilarious Memes About Putin and Macron’s Bizarre Kremlin Meeting

by Hakim Bishara February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

The exchange may have been a diplomatic failure, but it has yielded one of the best memes of the year so far.

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The Loneliest Whale Tries to Find the Internet’s Favorite Whale

by Dan Schindel October 17, 2021April 18, 2022

“The 52-hertz Whale,” which sings a song at a frequency no other whale uses, is a social media phenomenon. But this film shows that the phenomenon says more about us than whales.

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The Phallic Rocket Ship That Launched 1,000 Bezos Memes

by Hakim Bishara July 20, 2021July 21, 2021

Many have suggested a re-entry tax for the billionaire to land back on earth.

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Meme Artist Raised Over $1M for Planned Parenthood, Donated Ironically in Rush Limbaugh’s Memory

by Valentina Di Liscia February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Tommy Marcus made the donation in the name of the ultra-conservative commentator, who lambasted the national nonprofit and accused it of “sexual perversion.”

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The Internet Can’t Get Enough of Bundled-up Bernie Memes

by Hakim Bishara January 22, 2021January 23, 2021

Due to overwhelming demand, we bring you a fresh batch of viral mitten-clad Bernie memes.

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The Best Inauguration Memes, From Bernie’s Mittens to Lady Gaga’s Hunger Games Pin

by Hakim Bishara January 20, 2021January 21, 2021

The internet has had a field day.

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How the Internet Reflected on and Coped With the Capitol Attack

by Hakim Bishara January 7, 2021January 12, 2021

From an artist’s rendition of Capitol police rolling out the red carpet for pro-Trump insurrectionists, to memes about the Viking hat-clad QAnon supporter, social media has been rife with memes and digital content.

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