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The Oscars discourse is just getting started

You’re about to experience one of the most annoying seasons on the internet.

On Jan 28, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

Forspoken character in front of blurred background

The ‘Forspoken’ dialogue controversy is back with vengeance—and it’s more complicated than before

'Forspoken' is facing criticism both for 'cringey' one-liners, and for a lack of Black writers on its creative team.

On Jan 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘I don’t think people like him can change’: A TikTok chef is getting called out for his past comments about Black women

The comments are from 2015 and 2016.

On Jan 9, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

The 10 most online discourses of 2022

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On Dec 31, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

The internet is still coming for nepo babies

Lily-Rose Depp is the latest celebrity to comment on the term. And it has reignited the discourse all over again.

On Nov 26, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

Justine Snacks shares new viral trend called butter boards tiktok

‘Who is eating that much butter?’: Butter board videos, where creators spread butter and other foods on boards, spark debate

'Sign of the end times.'

On Oct 11, 2022 by Siobhan Ball

Internet Culture

Can we stop idolizing Wife Guys now?

The internet is growing tired with Wife Guys.

On Oct 1, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

Man walking with shirt that says 'YOU'RE BREATHTAKING' as Keanu Reeves deepfake (l) Man walking pointing towards camera with shirt that says 'YOU'RE BREATHTAKING' as Keanu Reeves deepfake (c) Man walking with shirt that says 'YOU'RE BREATHTAKING' as Keanu Reeves deepfake (r)

Don’t fall for this Keanu Reeves deepfake on TikTok like millions of others already have

'POV: you're checking the comments to figure out if it's a look alike guy or some kind of face swap filter.'

On Sep 23, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

drama surrounding The Woman King confronted by director

#BoycottTheWomanKing: Why 2022’s biggest historical movie is also its most controversial

The Viola Davis action epic 'The Woman King' is facing criticism for its inaccurate depiction of the transatlantic slave trade.

On Sep 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

TikTok housewife discourse won’t go away

'Staying home is where it's at!'

On Sep 6, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture IRL

Life advice tweets are the surest way to get a ratio

A recent tweet reignited an ongoing debate about having kids or not.

On Aug 27, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

The rise of the ‘did you know?’ tweet

We’re all looking to connect over universal thoughts and experiences, and these viral tweets act as a form of confirmation bias.

On Aug 20, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture

‘Addams Family’ fans are arguing over Luis Guzman’s role as Gomez in new Netflix adaptation

Some fans are complaining he looks wrong for the part—but they're remembering Raul Julia's role in the 1990s, not the original 'Addams' comics.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

The new ‘Predator’ spinoff ‘Prey’ is sparking debate about the term ‘Mary Sue’

After 'Prey' inspired sexist backlash on YouTube, fans are criticizing the idea that the heroine is a 'Mary Sue.'

On Aug 8, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

woman holding 'help' sign while man looks at phone

Why these Instagram ‘Momlife’ comics are suddenly so controversial

'Momlife' highlights the unbalanced workload between moms and dads, and it's all over Twitter.

On Aug 1, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture