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A day in the office with Know Your Meme—the Web’s “Britannica”

Know Your Meme is the Internet’s mirror, showing people where they’ve been and where they’re going.

On Nov 30, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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4chan tries to make Kim Jong-Un Time’s Person of the Year

The forum pranksters at 4chan’s /b/ want to do for North Korea’s leader what they did for 4chan founder Chris “Moot” Poole in 2009.

On Nov 27, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Meet ( ͡º ͜ʖ ͡º), the 4chan emoticon that spammed Israel

“Le Lenny Face,” also known as “Le Palestine Face,” has been used by 4chan’s /b/ to spam Reddit’s r/Israel forum over the past week.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Mike Fenn

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Hacking prodigy “Cosmo the God” sentenced in juvenile court

The legendary hacker is banned from unsupervised Internet use for six years.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Creepypasta! 13 terrifying tales of Internet horror

Want to know where the hardcore stories are?

On Oct 31, 2012 by Aja Romano

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The definitive guide to creepypasta—the Internet’s urban legends

Here’s everything you need to know about the history and haunting legacy of creepypasta. 

On Oct 31, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Justin Bieber fans shave heads after Internet cancer hoax

Pranksters created fake tweets, YouTube tributes, and Facebook profiles to start their #BaldforBieber campaign off the ground. 

On Oct 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: Bacon shortage!

Ron Swanson takes on the most important issue of our time.

On Oct 12, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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4chan sends death threats to director of 4chan serial killer flick

What did he expect?

On Oct 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

4chan controversy

The most disturbing controversies in 4chan history

4chan is regarded as one of the worst places on the internet—and with good reason.

On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III, John-Michael Bond

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Taylor Swift donates $10,000 to school for the deaf after 4chan prank

The pop star also promised each student of Boston’s Horace Mann School for the Deaf a ticket to her next local concert. 

On Oct 2, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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16-year-old New Jersey girl allegedly missing after sending haunting tweet

The tweet said there was someone in the girl’s house.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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4chan massacre threat shuts down high school

4chan administators told police the threatening post originated in Sweden.

On Sep 21, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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4chan wants Taylor Swift to perform at a school for the deaf

The site’s vote hijacking may or may not fly due to contest rules, but as it stands, the Boston school’s chances are looking pretty good.

On Aug 30, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Daily Dot theme song

One year, 3 million served, and finally, a catchy tune to call our very own.

On Aug 24, 2012 by David Holmes

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