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Why Does Sam Hyde Trend After Every Tragedy? The Prolific Meme Phenomenon Explained
It seems that anytime a plane goes down, a shooting occurs or a vehicle runs over people, social media is flooded with information that the perpetrator is Sam Hyde, but why? Let's explain.
Does ‘Harmless Misinformation’ Exist? Eminem, A Soldier’s Autograph and ‘Patrick Star’ On Trust
For over a decade, a fake quote from 'SpongeBob SquarePants' and a seemingly fake story about Eminem asking for a soldier's autograph have been fooling people on social media. But does it matter?
From The 'Foopahh Trend' To 'Algospeak,' Avoiding Censorship On TikTok Has Become An Art Form
TikTok may be popular, but its moderation is unpredictable, leading many users down creative pathways to dodge the censors. Here's a look at how TikTokers avoid censorship on the platform.
Who Is Reply Guy 'Xavier?' Pakalu Papito's Copycat, Explained
Every since Pakalu Paoti went dark on Twitter, various meme pages are using his likeness under the name "Xavier" to deliver some of the worst memes in internet history. Here's the lore behind the copycat, explained.