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Weekend Meme Roundup: Naruto Handshake Grandma Kinda Sus
This weekend was dominated by 'Among Us' memes once again, most notably using the slang "sus," but Naruto Handshake and "Sure, Grandma, Let's Get You To Bed" were also prominent.
Coronavirus II: Revenge Of The Boredom Meme
The dog days of COVID-19 have brought with them some truly uninspiring memes.
From Memes To Musicians: How Meme Creators Are Proving To Be More Than Just Comic Relief
While best known for their memes, several content creators over the years have gone on to become successful musicians, offering a chance for memers to branch out from their usual content.
Roma Aeterna: How The Legacy Of The Roman Empire Lives On Through Memes
The Roman Empire was one of the most influential civilizations in all of history, yet centuries after its demise, its legacy still lives on in an unlikely medium with memes.
Weekend Wink: Guys Turn 20, JFK from 'Clone High' And Gender Reveals
The Weekend Wink is a condensed look at the memes that topped the charts over the weekend. The second weekend of September had some curious newcomers and steadfast favorites, with When Guys Turn 20, "Clone High's" JFK and Gender Reveals wreaking havoc.
Gaming Memes Are the Last Escape From 2020
Many people use memes as a form of escape, but when all of them play off the troubles of the world, it can be hard to find anywhere safe to turn. Thankfully, gaming communities, like the one surrounding "Among Us," are here to help.
Explaining "No Simp September" And How It Hopes To Join Fall's Annual Events
Some users online feel that simping has gone too far and want to bring awareness and memes to the cause. We retrace the origins of No Simp September and explain what exactly it's all about.
The Tzar Of Memes: How Memes About Russia Became Popularized
Out of the nearly 200 nations of the world, there is perhaps no other nation that has been the subject of more memes than Russia. It begs the question, what Russian memes rose the nation to international meme status, and why?
How To Make Fake Screenshots Using Browser Dev Tools
As a warning to everyone that trusting screenshots on the web is generally not a great idea, let's see just how easy it is to make a convincing fake, from the safety of your own browser.
Is 2020 The Most Depressing Year for Memes Ever?
2020 has been a lot so far, and it doesn't look like it's going to get any better. At least, not according to the memes. Will 2020 go down as the most depressing year ever for memes?