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What Is The Scientific Name of the Largest Cockroach And Why Shouldn't You Look It Up? The Viral Meme Explained
Across social media, users are being warned not to look up the scientific name of the largest cockroach. Here's why.
What Happened At The 'Bee And Barb' On August 22nd, 2018 At 9PM? TikTok's Viral 'Skyrim' Incident Explained
The latest incident traumatizing TikTokers is about a specific, horrible thing that allegedly happened at one of the game's taverns back in August 2018. Here's what you need to know
The 'Scooby-Doo Springtrapped' AI Voice Controversy Explained
Independent animator Eagan Tilghman received scalding criticism for using AI voices in an animation video he posted in August 2023. Here's a recap of the controversy.
What Is 'Save Scumming'? The Gaming Trick Disparaged As 'Cheating' By Some Explained
Video game enthusiasts are up in arms about a trend where people "save" a game right before a difficult patch or boss battle. Here are the major arguments against and for the practice summarised.
What Does 'Based And Redpilled' Mean? The Matrix-Inspired Catchphrase And Slang Terms Explained
The phrase is often used to describe something as the "opposite of cringe," and originated amongst edgy 4chan circles in the early 2010s. Since then, it's become almost unavoidable online, so here's what it means.
What Is 'Blue Eyes Slander' All About? Memes About People With Blue Eyes Explained
Memes making fun of people with blue eyes and their tendency to have distractingly piercing gazes have been making the rounds for years now. Here's a history of the running gag.
Why Are Moms Cracking Eggs On Their Kids' Foreheads? TikTok's Controversial 'Egg Crack Challenge' Explained
A new challenge involving eggs is going viral on TikTok and some viewers are worried about the potential harm it could cause to children. Here's what you need to know.
What's The 'Lana Rhoades' Kid' Meme About? Who Is Lana Rhoades And Why Is Her Baby A Viral Topic On The Internet?
Curious about why Lana Rhoades' Kid became the subject of memes? Let's explain.
What Does 'We're Barack' Mean? The 'Joever' Response Phrase Explained
While thousands online have started to say "It's Joever" whenever something bad occurs, an equal and opposite phrase in "We're Barack" has been spawned. Here's what it means.
Did IShowSpeed Flash His Viewers By Accident On Stream? The Viral Wardrobe Malfunction Explained
IShowSpeed might have made a costly mistake.