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TikTok Has Found A Suprising Bond Between Femme And Frog
In a curious turn of events, TikTok's algorithmic-driven content feed began associating frogs with LGBTQ+, so we explore why, how and what exactly "Frog TikTok" is all about.
The Rise of Hololive: How Memes Played A Significant Role In The Prevalence Of Virtual YouTubers
Few livestreaming genres have risen to online prominence this year like VTubers, who for the past several months have dominated the YouTube sphere. Hololive, in particular, has garnered a significant following in Japan and in the West, partly due to their incorporation of memes.
Light Mode vs. Dark Mode: The Clash of Two Worlds
While the comparison between light mode and dark mode on social media platforms is often cited as a preference, the two camps are often at odds with one another.
Weekend Wink: Average But Mostly Enjoyable Halo 3 Rat Is Finally Awake
The Weekend Wink is a quick, analytical look at the trending memes from over the weekend. The final weekend of August had some nice surprises for us, with another CNN meme, monke meta, Halo 3 Rat, and Average Fan vs. Average Enjoyer.
Exploring Milk Ape Lore: The Next Evolution In Meme Lore
When beloved meme Doge got stale, memers revived it by expanding the meme into an entire universe called Dogelore. Now, memers are doing the same thing with Milk Ape, and the results are fascinating.
History Is A Cycle: How Wojaks Became The New Rage Comics
Wojaks and Rage Comics are two meme styles that essentially came from the same branch, so we explore their similarities and attempt to discern how this memevolution took place.
Leafy Used To Be Here: The Legacy Of Memes Left Behind By Leafyishere And His Reptilian Army
YouTuber Leafyishere remains one of the most well-known and divisive figures of content creation. Through all of his fame and controversy, a portion of his career often overlooked is the prominent memes that sprung up around him. As innocuous as these memes initially appeared, they would soon define his rise and eventual fall.
Memes And VPNs: Why The Two Online Worlds Are Mysteriously Intertwined
From relentless sponsorships to various memes, the concept of VPNs has become popular knowledge. Whether a true understanding of VPNs has developed alongside it, however, is a different story.
The Weekend Wink: Cuties, Distraction Dancing, Far-Left Or Far-Right
The Weekend Wink is a quick, analytical look at the trending memes from over the weekend. This weekend, we had some Netflix drama over Cuties, a Distracting Stickmin Dance and a splash of apathetic, apolitical politics.
Freelance Memers: Fiverr Meme Artists Reveal Their Monthly Earnings
Freelance meme artists are joining Fiverr to monetize their meme-making skills through commissions. We talked to five popular meme artists on Fiverr to get the inside scoop.