Know Your Meme Editorials
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Where Did 'Captain, It's Wednesday' Come From? The 'What A Week, Huh?' Comic And Meme Explained
A meme for when it's only been a few days but it feels like it's been multiple weeks. Here's how "What a Week, Huh?" became a meme online.
Musician 'Matt Farley' Explains The 'Your Name + Poop Song' TikTok Trend And Why He's Written So Many Songs About Poop
We spoke with musician Matt Farley, the man behind thousands of songs about poop, about the recent "your name + poop song" trend on TikTok and how he got to this point in his life.
Why Are White Women Wearing Blue Bracelets? TikTok's 'Blue Friendship Bracelet Movement' Explained
Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 Presidential Election has made some white people worry about being misunderstood. Here's how the bracelet movement started and what it means.
Did Over 75,000 People Really Write-In 'Hawk Tuah' For President? The Viral 'Vote Hawk Tuah' Memes Explained
A screenshot of a supposed CNN article claims that Haliey Welch, aka the "Hawk Tuah Girl," got over 75,000 write-in votes during the 2024 presidential election. But is it real?
What Does DYKTMM Mean? The Slang Acronym About The Muffin Man From 'Shrek' Explained
Memes about people asking each other if they know the muffin man via a cryptic acronym are on the rise. DYKTMM?
Who Is Gleeks Party Candidate 'Godfrey G. Golden'? Memes About A Green-Tie Wearing Joe Biden Lookalike Explained
Internet users are rallying behind an imaginary third-party candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a green tie representing the "Gleeks" party. Here's where memes about Joe Glubbin came from.
What Is The So-Called 'Immigrant Scar?' Viral Memes About The TB Vaccine Scar Explained
For years, memes about a strange scar on some people's arms have been going viral as a purported way to find out if someone is an immigrant. Here's why.
What Does 'Slugs For Salt' Mean? The Political Cartoon Meme And Catchphrase Explained
The 2024 election has brought the phrase "slugs for salt" back into the limelight as a way of calling out certain groups of voters. Here's what it means and how it became a meme.
Who Is David Vujanić, aka 'Vuj'? The Man Behind The 'Awkward White People Smile' Meme Revealed
The identity of the man behind one of the most recognizable classic memes is going viral after being photographed alongside two other meme legends. Here's what you need to know.
Where Are They Now? Here's What Nyannyancosplay, AKA The 'Hit or Miss Girl,' Has Been Up To Since Her Viral TikTok Era In 2018
TikToker @Nyannyancosplay, real name Katherine, is often heralded as one of the platform's first truly viral trendsetters. Here's what the cosplay artist has been up to since the height of her fame.