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Why Were Nintendo Assets Removed From Games Like 'Garry's Mod'? Aaron Peters And The DMCA Takedowns On Steam Workshop Explained
A confusing saga involving both legitimate and false DMCA strikes has been affecting gamers who use Nintendo assets to fool around on games like Garry's Mod.
Some Think The Picture Of Elon Musk Looking Like A Harkonnen Is Real, But It's A Work Of AI
Hold on to your jokes for now -- this recently viral photograph of Elon Musk wearing a towel at a beach is AI-generated.
Why Did 'Topster' Shut Down And What Does Satanic Music Have To Do With It? The Viral Controversy Explained
Popular chart-rendering site Topster was shut down the other day by its controversial creator and replaced with a page warning visitors of the dangers of Satanic music. Here's what we know.
Where Did The Image Of The Woman Vacuuming Her Carpet Come From? 'The What' Meme Explained
A meme featuring a blonde woman with an incredibly awkward smile made the rounds online in the 2010s, with a Twitter thread issuing in a brief comeback. Here's the origin of the meme.
Who's 'Haley' And Why She's The Most Hated Bachelorette On Stardew Valley? How A TikTok Fan Edit Helped The Character's Popularity Explained
If you're curious about Haley's story and how she is becoming the most desired Bachelorette in Stardew Valley, we'll explain it here!
Who's 'Girthmaster'? The Australian Male OnlyFans Model Making $80,000 A Month Explained
Girthmaster has sparked a debate about the double standard between men and women in the adult industry.
What Is The 'Meek Mill Get Up Scream' All Over TikTok?
The rapper's intense bit of audience participation at Wrestlemania has become the new motivating audio clip on the app.
Who's Mr. Belding On TikTok? The Viral Teacher Character And His Student Brayden Explained
Mr. Belding is the principal of TikTok's "Rizz Academy" where his student, Brayden, is the group leader.
What's The 'Anatomy Of A Gamer' Meme? The Controversial Redraw Trend Explained
The "Anatomy of a Gamer" redraw trend is growing fast.
What Is The 'Masterful Gambit, Sir' Meme Related To Elon Musk?
The phrase that has skewered Musk stans for two years explained.