In this most recent analysis of Harlem Shake’s record-breaking success, Kevin Ashton suggests that the viral success of the meme may be attributed to a select few powerhouses in the social media industry, rather than grassroots creatives of the so-called Internet hive mind.
Is Harlem Shake a Corporate Meme?
Said No Supreme Court Justice Ever
April Fool's Confession Prank FAIL
An April Fool’s Day prank goes horribly wrong when a son tells his mother he is addicted to drugs.
Street Fighter
This fighting game franchise has developed a significant presence online, having spawned fan pages, parody videos, fan arts and Internet memes.
Is Community Postmodernist?
The latest episode of PBS Idea Channel suggests that Community is an example of postmodern television, due to its creative and playful experimentation with genre and narrative.
Facebook Unveils Android App Launcher
This morning, Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook Home, an app launcher for the Android OS that will deeply integrate Facebook throughout the phone. Some critics are worried that this will allow the site unlimited knowledge about a person’s offline activities.
Reckless Feeling, It's a Crime
Trivia: This image is based on the 2011 paparazzi photo of Justin Bieber pulled over by a cop.
Post-It Note Arcade
Michael Birken has been working on this stop motion Post-It Note ode to Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong on variou walls throughout his office on weekends and holidays for the past eleven months.
Anonymous vs. North Korea
Dr. Ian Malcolm Drops the Beat!
Los Angeles-based composer Dr. Ian Malcolm brings an eclectic dubstep remix that is entirely made of sounds sampled from the 1993 sci-fi adventure film Jurassic Park.
Yu Darvish's Near Perfect Game
Following Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish’s near perfect game against the Houston Astros, the Internet erupted with jokes about the game’s outcome.
Click Through and Follow the Shades
Business Cat Saves the Day
Business Cat must figure out how to keep a baby from causing financial ruin in the lastest episode of Cartoon Hangover.
Hallway Swimming
YouTuber cpugs7 shows how to use a hallway floor as an Olympic swimming pool.
You Came to the Wrong Neighborhood
By the time you hear this, it’s usually too late.
Disaster Woody
Kid President Meets President Obama
April Fool’s prankster-in-chief Robby Novak finally visits the White House Oval Office and meets President Obama face-to-face.
Pottering
This perfectly timedphoto fad requires leaping up in the air while keeping a broomstick tucked between the legs.
How to Annoy Your Ex on Facebook
Here are some helpful tips for scorned lovers who wish to use Facebook as a revenge tool.
The Gwiyomi Song
Translated as “The Cutie Song” in English, this South Korean indie pop song has gone viral in Asia (and now on YouTube) with a repertoire of cute overload hand gestures.