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Know Your Meme: Stitching Viral Phenomena Art Exhibit Poll
Know Your Meme and San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles (SJMQT) are pleased to present the Official Poll for Submissions for the upcoming Know Your Meme: Stitching Viral Phenomena exhibition. The exhibition, which will be on view at SJMQT from October 20, 2019 – January 12, 2020, explores the concept of the meme as a poignant method to summarize, understand, and critique important societal issues and current events. In true meme fashion, the artwork selection will be driven by the power of the people and curated by the online community. All artworks must depict, relate to, or reference a meme through a textile method such as quilting, embroidery, cross- stitching, knitting and crocheting, weaving, basketry, etc.
Ninja Leaving Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer
One of Twitch's biggest star is making the jump to his "streaming roots" on Microsoft's newly rebranded streaming platform
The Best "Dad and the Dog" Memes
The meme landscape recently got a big dose of wholesome with the recent wave of "Dad and the Dog" memes. Here are some of our favorites.
Marianne Williamson Again Bewilders America On Debate Stage
The bizarre presidential candidate walked away from the second Democratic debate the most-Googled candidate yet again thanks to another left-field performance. Here are some of the best reactions to Williamson's performance.
The Best "Creeper, Aw Man" Videos
In the past week, nostalgic Minecraft Discord servers have been attempting to recite the lyrics to CaptainSparklez' "Revenge" line by line, and though they're rarely successful, the results have been hilarious.
The Memes of the Week: July 22nd, 2019
This week, an anti-manspreading chair led memers to grab their torches and pitchforks, Miles Edgeworth found his way into a new template, and an egg became Bigger than before.
Real World Wishes Little Girl "Happy Birthday, Loser" With Accidental Birthday Cake
It was supposed to say "Happy Birthday, Lizard."
"Storm Loch Ness" Campaign Joins Growing Number of "Storm Area 51" Copycats
After a "Storm the Bermuda Triangle" campaign went viral, people have set their sights on Loch Ness in the hopes of finding Nessie, aka the Loch Ness Monster.
The Best Memes from the Cats Trailer
Last week, the world was introduced to the world of Cats, a world where Digital Fur Technology runs rampant through the nightmare of the collective conscious. Here are some of the best memes to come out of the most controversial use of CGI since the Sonic trailer.
Know Your Meme: Stitching Viral Phenomena Art Exhibit
Know Your Meme and San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles (SJMQT) are pleased to present the call for art, Know Your Meme: Stitching Viral Phenomena. The exhibition, which will be on view at SJMQT from October 20, 2019 – January 12, 2020, explores the concept of the meme as a poignant method to summarize, understand, and critique important societal issues and current events. In true meme fashion, the artwork selection will be driven by the power of the people and curated by the online community. All artworks must depict, relate to, or reference a meme through a textile method such as quilting, embroidery, cross- stitching, knitting and crocheting, weaving, basketry, etc.