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Memes in 2010: Downfall
In April, YouTube turned into a battleground of copyrights and fair use doctrine when hundreds of "Downfall" parody videos were taken down on behalf of the German production studio Constantin Films. In a special two-part KYM episode, Internet scientists Elspeth & Yatta explain how Constantin’s attempt has only drawn more attention to the meme and how to dispute a wrongful copyright claim on YouTube.
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Memes in 2010: Double Rainbow
Two rainbows, one guy. Need we say more? Take a walk down the memory lane with Internet scientist Mike Rugnetta on the viral phenomenon of Double Rainbow.
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Memes in 2010: Effing Magnets
In April 2010, Detroit rappers Insane Clown Posse pulled out a wild card with a song about the wonders of nature titled "Miracles," which was quickly met by both ridicule and immense reaction. Were they trolling for $$$? Or were they not thinking at all? Check out scientist Elspethjane's report for more info!
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Memes in 2010: Epic Beard Man
Hey guize, here's our annual review of KYM's top 5 user-favorited episodes in 2010! So let's all take a seater, get comfy and reminisce on some memes. First on the list is... chef scientist Yatta's report on Oakland's legendary bus fighter, Epic Beard Man.
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meme review
Monthly Review: November 2010
Drama wrapup... 4chan's internet drama-rama continues with blogging service Tumblr and retail chain Hot Topic; Random questions about waffles and carrots take over Reddit; George Takei calls an anti-Gay school board member a total douchebag; Internet scientists analyze the Brazilian macro meme Tenso & Fensler's classic "G.I. Joe Public Service Announcement" parodies.
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meme review
Monthly Review: October 2010
In this month's issue: Never Say No to Panda, Cigar Guy, Troll Science, Christine O'Donnell's "I am Not a Witch" video and Jimmy McMillan's "The Rent is Too Damn High!"
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Monthly Review: September 2010
In this month's issue: "Dude You Have No Quran!", Phil Davison's Speech, #iconsftw, Strutting Leo and Okay Guy!
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Monthly Review: August 2010
In this month's issue: Antoine Dodson, Basil Marceaux, Interior Semiotics, Steven Slater, Prancing Cera and more!
