Meme research, how does it work? Check out the first article in our new ten-part instructional series exploring the fundamentals of mapping, documenting and chronicling the history of an internet meme.
Meme Research 101: Precision-Googling
Live-Action Superheroes Without Special Effects
in this crossover episode from CW’s TV series adaptation of The Flash, take a peek at what live action superheroes look like behind the scene without any special effects.
Wake Me Up When September Ends
It once was said, my dear, good friends, some thirteen years ago
That when the month September ends, we must wake Billie Joe.
“George Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People”
12 years ago today, Kanye West stunned the world, along with comedian Mike Myers, by blurting out “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” during his appearance on the Concert for Hurricane Relief in the wake of the devasting Hurricane Katrina.
NoPUNintendo 4
Featuring such winners as the “Pay-per Mario plan.”
Eternal September
For many old-school Internet users who’ve been online before the introduction of the world wide web and AOL, 1993 is the year that September never ended.
Expectation vs. Reality
Expectation Vs. Reality refers to a series of images and videos featuring a side-by-side comparison illustrating an obvious discrepancy.
Be Careful Who You Call Ugly in Middle School
There’s no mantra, truism or moral that today’s woke youth won’t turn into an absurdist Twitter meme.
Fanmade Gorillaz Music Video for “Rhinestone Eyes”
Animators Richard and Yaoyao Van As took six years to animate this impressive music video for the 2010 Gorillaz song “Rhinestone Eyes.”
“Shit, I’m Late for School!”
When rushing to school, make sure you do not leave the house without holding a piece of toast firmly in your mouth.
Luke Cage Loss
Happy 3rd Anniversary, Lucky Luciano!
Three years ago, Twitter user Lucky Luciano inadvertently turned himself into a hilarious photoshop meme by tweeting out a photograph of himself standing on a sidewalk with the bizarre caption “You know I had to do it to em.”
Big Ben’s Final Bongs Get Remixed
After the BBC broadcast the final chimes of the Big Ben clock, which will be mostly silent until 2021 due to renovations in Elizabeth Tower, YouTube memers began remixing the news footage with other songs and humorous noises.
How to Make New Friends at College
Bored college students figure out a fun way to make new friends on campus by writing sticky note messages on their dorm room windows.
Macka B Raps About Eating Your Vegetables
British reggae artist Macka B made a big splash on social media this year after posting a viral freestyle rap in which he praises the health benefits of eating cucumbers.
Hold My Beer? Man Breaks World Record Carrying 29 Beers
Watch this German man set a world record by carrying 29 beer steins at once.
Nintendo Quietly Says that Mario Is No Longer a Plumber
Nintendo has finally handed Super Mario, the world’s most famous plumber, a pink slip for missed work. In a recent announcement, they have announced that Mario Mario is no longer a plumber.
The Best of “Distracted Boyfriend” Memes
As we enter Week 3 of “Distracted Boyfriend” taking the Internet by storm, let’s look at some of the most clever examples from this summer’s biggest dark horse meme.
Diss Tracks
From John Lennon to Tupac to Jake Paul, the “diss track” has been adopted by many a musician ready to air their grievances.
Sonic Forces Unveils Joker’s Fursona
After the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter feed announced a Persona 5 themed costume for the upcoming game Sonic Forces, the internet couldn’t help but crack a ton of furry jokes.