Know Your Meme Editorials
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What Does 'No Diddy' Mean? The Meme About P. Diddy's Allegations Explained
"No Diddy" has become a normal piece of internet lingo ever since the fall of Sean "Diddy" Combs earlier this year.
Was Nikocado Avocado Really The Mastermind All This Time? Memes About The YouTuber's Dramatic Weight Loss Explained
Nikocado Avocado, who lost 250 pounds of weight in two years, has said that his YouTube career was a "social experiment," and that he was always "two steps ahead" of the trolls. Can this be true? Let's analyze.
Five Memes That Coincidentally Originated On September 11th But Have Nothing To Do With 9/11
September 11th, in addition to being one of the most important days on the American calendar for obvious reasons, has also proven to be a surprisingly fruitful day for notable memes over the years.
Why Did Taylor Swift Sign 'Childless Cat Lady' On Her Endorsement Post For Kamala Harris? J.D. Vance's 'Childless Cat Ladies' Comment And Its Memes Explained
Let's explain why J.D. Vance’s "Childless Cat Ladies" 2021 comment caused a new array of memes and jokes related to cats and women who haven’t given birth yet.
Why Do They Call Trunks 'The Drink'? The Viral 'Dragon Ball' Meme Explained
One of the biggest memes in the 'Dragon Ball' fandom right now has everyone calling Trunks "The Drink." Here's why.
What's Up With Memes That Say 'I Have Concepts Of A Plan'? Donald Trump's Presidential Debate Quote Turned Viral Catchphrase Explained
Trump's vague statements on healthcare policy sparked a meme fest across the internet after last night's debate. Here's what people had to say about Trump's "Concepts of a Plan."
Where Are They Now? Here's What The 'Apparently Kid' Has Been Up To In The Decade Since His Viral Video
Noah "Apparently Kid" Ritter returned to the Wayne County Fair in Pennsylvania in August to revisit his viral moment on its 10-year anniversary. Here's a look at what he has been up to in the decade since his fame.
What's With The Donald Trump Cat and Duck AI Images? The Trump Cat Meme And Other AI-Generated Pics Explained
Trump supporters have been combining a viral rumor about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating pets with AI imagery of the former President rescuing them. Here's what you need to know about the bizarre trend.
We'll Never Forget: The 9/11 Mattress Ad Remembered And Explained
The idea should have been shut down when someone thought "Twin mattress, like Twin Towers," but thankfully for lovers of cringe, it wasn't.
Where Did The 'Perhaps' Cow Come From? The Origin Of The 'Barnyard' Meme Explained
A meme featuring an animated cow almost smirking alongside text that reads "Perhaps" was a major fixture in memes in the 2010s. Here's where the image originated.