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What Is 'Twink Death' And Why Are People Terrified Of It?
Photos of men who have experienced "Twink Death" are making the rounds on Twitter, but why are people saying they are terrified of it? Here's an internet history of the slang term.
Why Is 'Vanilla Extract' Suddenly The Hottest Meme On Tumblr?
Once again, Tumblr has stumbled into a new meme through an inside joke gone greatly awry.
Who Are The Two Barbie Dogs Dancing To Ice Spice On TikTok?
Two poorly animated dogs from an old Barbie movie named Sparkles and Lily are going viral on TikTok right now. Here's why.
What Is Atomic Heart, And Why Are People Saying You Shouldn't Buy It?
The Soviet-inspired action RPG promises a heady mix of elements from Bioshock and Fallout, but people now think the whole game is a ploy to fund the Russia-Ukraine war.
What Are The 'Big Red Boots' Memes About? MSCHF's Astro Boy Boots Explained
The internet is divided on whether or not these boots are based or cringe.
What Is 'The Fog Is Coming' Meme?
Across social media, users are warning of an ominous fog that is coming to consume us all. Here's why.
Who Is Reply Guy 'Xavier?' Pakalu Papito's Copycat, Explained
Every since Pakalu Paoti went dark on Twitter, various meme pages are using his likeness under the name "Xavier" to deliver some of the worst memes in internet history. Here's the lore behind the copycat, explained.
Who Is Leonardo DiCaprio's 19-Year-Old GF, And Why Is The Couple Making Pedro Pascal Memes Trend?
Leo's new girlfriend is the same age as The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, raising questions and memes once again about the actor's taboo dating habits.
What Are Lime Lips? The Green Lips With Lime Trend Explained
Random images are getting a pair of green lips holding a lime slapped onto them, but where does this meme come from?
Why Is 'Hogwarts Legacy' So Controversial? The Contentious 'Harry Potter' Video Game Explained
The game has been at the center of debates in the gaming world for over two years, and that's only looking to get more intense when it releases on Friday. Here's every controversy surrounding it.