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What's The 'Coconut Challenge?' The TikTok Trend Explained
Once your GF finds out about the Coconut Challenge, it's over for you in the bedroom.
Where Does The Word 'Dupe' Come From? TikTok's Viral 'DOOP' Trend, Explained
From gamer lingo to beauty-guru canon, a meme history of a word that has intrigued economists in 2023.
What Does 'Mascara' Mean On TikTok? The Code Word, Slang Term And Viral Trend Explained
"Mascara" has taken on a spicy new meaning on TikTok lately. Here's the meaning of it and what the trend is all about.
What's 'Dragon's Breath' And Why Is It So Controversial?
The liquid nitrogen-infused snack is popular on social media, but several countries have warned against consuming it.
Where Does TikTok's 'Shadow Wizard Money Gang, We Love Casting Spells' Audio Come From?
A very unique producer tag is going viral on TikTok. Here's why and what the story and meaning behind the meme are.
What's Biser King's 'Dom Dom Yes Yes' And Who Is That Guy 'Yasin Cengiz' Bouncing His Belly On TikTok?
This Turkish man and his dance made this addictive song a part of meme history.
Where Did All the 'BBL Drake' Memes Come From?
Drake has garnered a reputation for being extremely meme-able, but BBL Drake might take the cake in terms of persistence and creativity. Here are the origins of the viral meme.
What Is A 'Hello Kitty Girl' And What Does It Mean? The Slang Term And Memes Explained
The bizarre character central to some recent viral TikToks, memes and other jokes online has spread across social media in droves, so here's a quick explainer.
What Does Drip Mean, And Do You Have It?
Why are so many meme characters dripped out in Supreme and Nike dunks? The origins of having "drippy-drop," explained.
What Is Caktus AI? The AI Tool Made To Write Your Homework, Explained
An AI-powered language model marketed towards students is trying to compete with ChatGPT, promising citations, plagiarism checks and more.