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NBC Reporter Julie Tsirkin's "What Is That?" Meme Explained
This viral video of NBC News reporter Julie Tsirkin asking, "What is that?" and looking behind her in confusion as shots are fired off at the White House went viral as an exploitable green-screen meme format and became the subject of image macros in late May 2026.
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'Forza Horizon 6' Drivatar 'Bowie Knife99' And Its Memes Explained
Bowie Knife99 is an AI driver, known as a "Drivatar," in the racing video game Forza Horizon 6, who became infamous for aggressively taking out players during races, inspiring memes about being the "ultimate villain" of the game.
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"He Tryna Ignore It" Meme Explained
This catchphrase, commonly associated with a reaction image of a white dog with its eyes closed sitting in front of a fire, was first uploaded as early as January 2026, and the LeBron James meme was originally uploaded in late April 2026, going viral on TikTok shortly after. The dog meme spread over the following months, inspiring redraws, edits and image macros that recontextualize it.
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Did Harambe Split the Timeline? Revisiting The Tragic Moment On The 10th Anniversary Of His Death
Ten years ago today, a 17-year-old gorilla named Harambe was shot at the Cincinnati Zoo. One day after his birthday. He had no idea he was about to become the most famous gorilla in internet history.
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Frankie Fey Talks "Loss" Meme History
Internet art historian Frankie Fey discusses the vast history of the Loss meme.
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The History of the 'Loss' Meme, Explained (Ft. Frankie Fey)
Did you know "Loss" has an entire history? Our meme scientist Frankie Fey breaks it all down 🔍 Stay tuned for part 2!
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The Classic Loss Meme Explained
In 2008, webcomic Ctrl+Alt+Del published a strip where the protagonist's girlfriend miscarried. The internet hated it so much that the strip eventually got reduced to four lines and a corner: | || || |_. That shape went on to seed an entire genre of pattern-recognition memes, and seventeen years later, people are still finding it hidden in Among Us crewmates, Geometry Dash levels, and FlightReacts screenshots. This is the story of how a webcomic about grief became the internet's most-cited meme, how its creator eventually leaned in, and how an anti-fandom on 4chan accidentally invented the "Losslike."
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What Is The 'Realistic Troll Face' Meme?
Hey, you might know me already, but I'm here to introduce myself as the most famous man on the internet.
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Realistic Trollface Wants To Tell You Something
The stuff of nightmares, I tell ya.
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The Millennial VS Gen Z Marketing Trend Explained
Also known as the "Millennial PR Team vs. Gen Z Social Team," this comparison meme format and social trend in which marketing professionals and brands illustrate the differences between marketing tactics meant to cater to either millennials or Gen Z emerged in late April 2026 and involves various brands creating mockups of ad copy meant to appeal to either generational group based on cliches and stereotypes associated with them.
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Planetronika Just Released Its Pilot and It Feels Like 2005 Again
The pilot for the animated series Planetronika, created by animator Rafael Andaya, about a female space explorer named Butterfly and her alien sidekick, Freestyle, has been released, and many seem to love it. Animated in a Y2K style reminiscent of shows like Totally Spies!, Planetronika has sparked significant discourse online and inspired fan art and other content on social media related to it.
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New Video Game 'Mixtape' Is Not What Anyone Expected
Mixtape is facing intense criticism after receiving widespread acclaim from several gaming critics, with many now calling it overrated and having bad gameplay. The video game, inspired by 1980s coming-of-age films, was released on May 7th, 2026, and garnered largely positive reviews from critics, including perfect scores from sites like IGN. As the game and its positive reviews went viral online, it then received backlash from many, who criticized it for being overhyped.
