Willy Wonka memes

Meme History: Willy Wonka Memes

Willy Wonka is back in the zeitgeist, but let's not forgot his classic meme origins.

On Mar 10, 2024 by Kyle Calise

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Deplatformed: Gab base revolts

Gab, a website notorious for hating Jews, will now charge you to hate Jews.

On Mar 1, 2024 by David Covucci

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Meme History: Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life

Shrek has staying power because there’s so much to unpack.

On Feb 25, 2024 by Kyle Calise

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Putin’s Q Drop

Did Putin's watch send a secret message?

On Feb 16, 2024 by David Covucci

The 'always has been' meme: Wait, it's all Ohio?

The ‘always has been’ meme: Wait, it’s all Ohio?

'It's a parody of a generic action movie scene that a lot of people can imagine in their heads.'

On Dec 3, 2023 by Phil West

4chaners are trying to freeze themselves

Deplatformed: 4channers are trying to freeze themselves to death

Plus: Elon Musk’s pizza pill, and more.

On Nov 24, 2023 by David Covucci

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An old 4chan meme gets new transphobic spin in wake of Nashville mass shooting (updated)

The popular 4chan mass shooting meme got a new spin today.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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‘He has spoken’: Seth Rogen deletes tweet after boosting antisemitic 4chan campaign

'We're reaching levels of nooticing that should be possible.'

On Oct 31, 2022 by David Covucci

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4channers are trying to prevent LGTBQ youth from getting help by flooding the Trevor Project’s suicide hotline

The stated goal of the campaign was to take up resources and cause suicides.

On Aug 30, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Christine Chandler

EXCLUSIVE: Internet personality Chris Chan did not escape from jail, despite viral rumors

Christine Chandler's alleged 'escape' quickly became a meme online.

On Aug 30, 2022 by Steven Asarch

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‘This is sick’: 4chan lie that Uvalde elementary school shooter was trans makes its way to Congress

Gosar deleted the tweet. But the damage was done.

On May 25, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Twitter users accuse Elon Musk of ‘white supremacy’ after flashing ‘OK’ sign on SNL

One user even wished for Musk's death over the segment.

On May 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Lulz, irony, and free speech: What really makes 4chan tick?

The birthplace of all memes.

On Dec 7, 2020 by Matt Silverman

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People think 4chan has ‘higher moral standards’ than Netflix after it bans ‘Cuties’ images

'Netflix may allow this crap, 4chan does not.'

On Aug 20, 2020 by Onaje McDowelle

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4chan concocts plan to beat K-pop stans at their own game

Inside the war between 4chan and K-pop.

On Jun 10, 2020 by Claire Goforth