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On Nov 29, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Women are clapping back at a mean girl trend on TikTok

This trend is a mess and the way that people on TikTok have tried to legislate it hasn’t redeemed it.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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India is the future of the internet under authoritarians

The future of the authoritarian internet is on display in India.

On Nov 16, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘They 100% thought you were homeless’: Store gives shopper free stuff because they assumed he was unhoused. He isn’t

'I don't know if that's a win or a loss.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Parks Kugle

Man talking(l), TSA agent(c), Briefcase(r)

‘Grandmas trying to get me arrested’: Grandson gets stopped at TSA because of briefcase grandmother told him not to open. He’s shocked by what’s inside

"The words 'I don’t know, it’s a surprise' shouldn’t be uttered to TSA.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Amara Thomas

Willy Wonka Ihop items(l+r), Ihop sign(c)

‘The amount of lemonades i’ve made’: IHOP worker says she’s already fed-up with the new Willy Wonka menu

'That pink drink gives me PTSD of the minion shake from last year.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Melody Heald

Man talking(l+r), Chipotle store(c)

Customer who eats Chipotle ‘every single day’ confronts a worker who ‘doesn’t like’ him. It backfires

'If someone told me this at work…..please.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Beau Paul

Kermit memes (featuring Kermit the Frog)

The Kermit memes, explained

Kermit the Frog is older than many of you, but still culturally relevant through the many memes that feature him.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Don Cheadle in Kendrick Lamar video

‘Damn!’: We look at the top Don Cheadle memes in honor of the acclaimed actor’s 59th birthday

Cheadle continues to captivate audiences, proving that his talent knows no bounds.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

Brittany Tomlinson drinking kombucha(l), Facial reactions(c+r) for kombucha girl meme story

The ‘kombucha girl’ meme, explained

Brittany Tomlinson was thrust into the spotlight after her viral TikTok video got her fired from her job.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

'Let me do it for you': meme (with picture of borzoi)

The ‘let me do it for you’ meme, born from heartbreak

'"Cellophane" was never meant for FKA Twigs. It was meant for Miss Piggy.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Natasha Dubash

Moped toilet hybrid(l), Woman on toilet(c), Close up of toilet(r)

‘Not a want but a need’: TikTokers are obsessed with a moped-toilet hybrid

“I thought I'd seen it all."

On Nov 29, 2023 by Sarah Kester

Christmas memes (illustrated by picture of Mariah Carey)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas memes

Memes are a great way to spread laughter and cheer this holiday season.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Natasha Dubash

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‘We’re the only 2 other Black people in the store’: At Home customers say workers racially profiled them, accused them of working with thieves

'One of the most surreal, sickening experiences of my life.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

Hand holding phone with spotify app open outdoors

Spotify Wrapped’s new sound town feature becomes a meme

"Does she…you know…have Spotify listening habits in common with Berkeley, Burlington, or Cambridge?"

On Nov 29, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

Reddit the Donald : Seth Rich murder conspiracy

Conspiracy theorists froth as Judge orders FBI to release Seth Rich laptops

It's a moment they've waited 7 years for.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

Cat with broken paw(l), Xray(c), Cute cat(r)

‘Such a cat thing to do’: Woman rescues injured cat—finds out it was only faking

'The gas lighting.'

On Nov 29, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Woman spraying glitter on herself(l+r), Glitter(c)

‘Next level genius’: Woman sprays herself with glitter before going out to deter cheating men

"I've never loved glitter so much til now."

On Nov 29, 2023 by Sarah Kester