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Memes in 2010: Downfall
December 27th, 2010 2:49 PMIn 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.
I Made You a Cookie, But I Eated It
December 27th, 2010 1:44 PMD’awww, how can anyone get mad at this? Click for more info on the origin of “I Made You A Cookie” cat!
Memes in 2010: Double Rainbow
December 26th, 2010 2:05 PMTwo 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.
Anime Girls in Bullet Hell
December 24th, 2010 7:37 PMTouhou Project 101! Let's take a closer look at one of the largest Japanese indie game franchises and the rise of moé characters as a memetic powerhouse.
Memes in 2010: Effing Magnets
December 24th, 2010 5:30 AMIn 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 $$$? Or were they not thinking at all? Check out scientist Elspeth’s report for more info!
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Memes in 2010: Downfall
In April, YouTube turned into a battleground of copyrights and fair use doctrine when hundreds of "Downfall" parody videos were taken down on behalf of the German production studio Constantin Films.
In a special two-part KYM episode, Internet scientists Elspeth & Yatta explain how Constantin’s attempt has only drawn more attention to the meme and how to dispute a wrongful copyright claim on YouTube.
I Made You a Cookie, But I Eated It
D’awww, how can anyone get mad at this? Click for more info on the origin of “I Made You A Cookie” cat!
Memes in 2010: Double Rainbow
Two rainbows, one guy. Need we say more? Take a walk down the memory lane with Internet scientist Mike Rugnetta on the viral phenomenon of Double Rainbow.
Anime Girls in Bullet Hell
Touhou Project 101! Let's take a closer look at one of the largest Japanese indie game franchises and the rise of moé characters as a memetic powerhouse.
Memes in 2010: Effing Magnets
In April 2010, Detroit rappers Insane Clown Posse pulled out a wild card with a song about the wonders of nature titled “Miracles,” which was quickly met by both ridicule and immense reaction. Were they trolling for $$$? Or were they not thinking at all? Check out scientist Elspeth’s report for more info!
