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What Is /r/Place On Reddit And How Does It Work? Reddit's Community Canvas Explained
Reddit's massively popular /r/Place canvas is back, and this time around it's being filled with messages of protest against Spez. Here's what you need to know.
What Is 'Zoomposting?' 'It's Was Me, Barry!' Memes Explained
Memes about a fictional supervillain called "Zoom" are making a resurgence after DC Comic's new Flash movie was released in 2023. Here's a recap of the long-standing joke, from 4chan to YouTube.
What's Up With This Viral Video Supposedly Showing Link's Balls In 'Tears of the Kingdom?'
A gameplay clip sure seems to imply that Nintendo animated the Hero of Hyrule's package, but there's a reasonable explanation for the eye-catching jiggle.
Where Did The 'Press X To Doubt' Meme Originate? The 'L.A. Noire' Inspired Meme Explained
A scene from the video game "L.A. Noire" where the player is prompted to press 'X' to indicate doubt as detective Cole Phelps has become a popular reaction image. Here's all the context you need.
What Does 'Backshots' Mean? The Explicit Slang Term And Its Origin, Explained
Internet people think that everyone knows what a backshot is.
What Is The 'Behind Closed Doors' SpongeBob Artbook? NSFW Lost Media Discovered
What is in the Behind Closed Doors NSFW SpongeBob artbook and where can you find it? Learn all about the collection of obscene SpongeBob drawings in our guide.
What's The 'Ben Affleck Smoking' Meme? The Origin And History Of The Famous Photo Of The Actor With A Cigarette Explained
The sad, sad world of Ben Affleck requires a cigarette to keep chugging. Here's the backstory behind the iconic image and how it became a meme format.
Where Does The 'They Don't Know' Wojak Meme Come From? How To Use The 'I Wish I Was At Home' Format Explained
Since 2009, a meme about being the anxious one at a party has become one of the most popular Wojak memes online. Here's where it comes from and how to use it.
What's Up With Memes About Smoke Alarms Beeping, And Is It A Racist Dog Whistle?
Jokes about people living with their smoke detectors constantly chirping are not new material, but the meme has shifted to being directed specifically at Black people in recent years.
What Is The 'Face Split Incident 2009?' The Viral Gore Video Of A Man's Diving Accident, Explained
Internet weirdos have recently resurfaced this infamous gore video for a new audience.