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
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
Creepypasta! 13 terrifying tales of Internet horror
Want to know where the hardcore stories are?
On Oct 31, 2012 by Aja Romano
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.
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
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
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
4chan users hijack Mountain Dew contest
Pepsi’s attempt to crowdsource a name for a new Mountain Dew flavor backfired after 4channers launched “Operation Gushing Granny.”
On Aug 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Controversial cyberbully victim Jessica Leonhardt returns to YouTube
After making national news and a stint in foster care, the 13-year-old vlogger is now making videos as a genderqueer named “Damien.”
On Jun 5, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh
4chan’s Four Leaf Studios releases erotic, dating simulation game
In Katawa Shoujo, users try to seduce high school girls with disabilities—but that’s not what makes it interesting.
On Jan 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Judge who beat daughter on video sparks vigilante justice
A video shows a Texas judge apparently beating his daughter, unleashing the wrath of Reddit and 4chan.
On Nov 2, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh
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