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RIP Doge: Kabosu, the Beloved Shiba Inu of the Doge Meme Has Crossed The Rainbow Bridge

The Death Of Kabosu, also known as the Doge's Death, refers to the peaceful passing away of the Shiba Inu known as the meme Doge, whose real name is Kabosu, on May 24th, 2024. In the wake of her passing, many fans of hers, as well as enthusiasts of Dogecoin and other Doge-related memes, began to post memorials, fan art, tributes and their favorite memes from Dogelore as their way of paying respects. The dog's death also garnered considerable press and media coverage around the globe.

Published on 05/28/24

Prankster Mizzy's Worst Pranks, Jail and Redemption | Exclusive Interview

Mizzy also known as MadManMizzy is a British TikTok prank artist who has gotten into legal and social trouble for his various pranks. His rise to prominence as a result of his Walking Into Random Homes video revealed a history of other pranks involving dognapping, assault, and threatening to kill people.

Published on 05/24/24

The Viral "I'm Looking For A Man In Finance" Song Spawns Countless Remixes and Parodies

I'm Looking for A Man in Finance refers to a song and viral challenge on TikTok that started with a vocal spoken word performance by content creator @girl_on_couch, which other creators then paired with backing tracks, drums and other musical elements. The song and challenge gained virality in the spring of 2024.

Published on 05/22/24

What Does The Slang Term 'Aura' Mean And How Do You Earn Aura Points?

Aura is a slang term that was popularized online in 2023 and 2024, often used to compliment men for their charisma or presence. The term first grew prevalent in soccer and basketball communities on X / Twitter, likely due to people commending Liverpool player Van Dijk for his "aura." Memes about people's "auras" continued to spread in 2024, as seen in the Can You Be Fat and Still Have Aura and Level 1 Aura. Jokes about gaining and losing "aura points" also notably spread on TikTok in May 2024.

Published on 05/21/24

The Dublin to New York City Portal Sculpture Ignites Memes and Tomfoolery, Quickly Gets Shut Down

"The Portal" Sculptures or The Portal Project refers to a series of art installations by Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys in which visual "portal" sculptures made of concrete surrounding a large circular screen with a camera on top are placed in two different locations on earth, allowing people from one location to see and interact with people in the other location in real time. The first portals were installed in Lithuania and Poland in 2021. The second set of portals, the Dublin to New York City Portals, were launched in May 2024, becoming the subject of media and online attention, inspiring memes.

Published on 05/20/24

BeReal of Fan Screaming at Madison Beer Sitting On Stage Becomes Viral Redraw Meme

Fan Screaming at Madison Beer Performance is a redraw meme template based on a BeReal post depicting a Madison Beer fan screaming during one of her concerts, Beer shown on most of the screen while the fan's scream and selfie are shown in a small window in the top left corner. The image was posted to X / Twitter in late April 2024 and became the subject of redraws at the start of May, with many depicting ship pairings as Beer and the fan.

Published on 05/20/24

The Hypothetical Question 'Would You Rather Be Stuck In The Woods With A Man Or Bear?' Goes Viral

Man or Bear in the Woods Question or Would You Rather Be Stuck in the Woods With a Man or a Bear? refers to a hypothetical question offering a choice between being stuck in the woods with a random man or a bear. Stemming from a viral TikTok by user @callmebkbk, the question was further promoted by a street interview video by @screenshothq in April 2024. With an apparent majority of women responding that they would choose a bear in the hypothetical situation, the question spawned viral reactions and debates on social media, with users arguing over the validity of both options and about gender relations.

Published on 05/20/24

April 2024's Meme Of The Month Revealed

Know Your Meme is a site dedicated to the documentation and archival of memes, images, YouTube videos, and other important articles from internet history.

Published on 05/20/24

Who Is Foghorn Leghorn And Why Is He Ranting At Anime Characters In Memes?

Foghorn Leghorn Rambling is a series of memes parodying and mimicking the way that the Looney Tunes rooster character Foghorn Leghorn speaks, which itself is a parody of Southern politicians, specifically the 1940s radio character Senator Claghorn. The character's speech patterns, which often contain the phrase "boy, I say boy," and heavy use of the word "boy," became the subject of memes throughout the 2010s and 2020s. In 2024, a meme trend began on X / Twitter known as Foghorn Leghorn Rambling to Anime Characters in which Leghorn is depicted rambling to anime characters.

Published on 05/20/24

Who is Ricardo Milos And Why Was He Dancing Across Internet? Ricardo Milos Dancing Meme Explained

Ricardo Milos is a Brazilian adult model known for his erotic dance video. His dance video, often referred to as Danced Like a Butterfly, inspired a series of MAD/animated videos on the Japanese video-hosting site Nico Nico Douga (NND) in mid-to-late 2011. The series helped to establish Milos as a character in the Gachimuchi/wrestling series. In mid-to-late 2018, people online began using Milos’ dance in bait-and-switch videos in reaction to the application TikTok.

Published on 05/20/24

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