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know your meme

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Black Twitter goes off with ‘December 21’ memes, destroys Gina Rodriguez in the process

The memes, though funny, also come from a desire for ridding the shackles of racism.

On Dec 21, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture
hall of memes

Help select the inaugural inductees of the Hall of Memes

Cast your vote now.

On Aug 10, 2018

Internet Culture
2 Girls 1 Podcast: Know Your Meme

Know Your Meme: Cataloging 10 years of internet culture

From LOLcats to Distracted Boyfriend

On Apr 30, 2018 by Matt Silverman

Internet Culture

Want to know how people in different parts of the world take a shower? This meme is here to help.

TIL.

On Jul 10, 2016 by David Britton

Internet Culture

The ‘tag yourself’ meme lets you choose your own destiny

You can be anything from a cat to a pop star.

On Jan 27, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Why the ‘my mixtape is fire’ meme is so damn good

With just a few words (or bars), it captures so much of what it means to exist online.

On Apr 10, 2015 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Here’s the full story of this unbearably cute crime-fighting duo

Two unlikely heroes, one potentially heartbreaking ending, and everything in between.

On Jan 17, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture

4chan rigged the Meme of the Year poll to leave a very special message

Brent Rambo approves.

On Dec 10, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture

Walt Disney and the death knell of memes

Disney is getting a BuzzFeed remodel.

On Jun 5, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture

Know Your Meme’s favorite memes

The staff for Know Your Meme are, as you'd expect, experts in memedom. Here are their favorites.

On Nov 30, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture Society

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

Internet Culture Society

Transgender teens find hope in Tumblr’s 30-day challenge

Under the guise of anonymity, teens are using Tumblr’s 30 Day Trans Challenge to share their personal stories of struggle and despair. 

On Oct 25, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture Society

Behind “Fallout: Equestria,” the ultimate “My Little Pony” tribute

A look into the surprisingly massive realm of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fanfiction with reclusive author Kkat. 

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Culture Internet Culture

8 pro tips for Tumblr stardom

The Frogman, Mr. GIF, and Tumblr's Topherchris, among others, share their secrets for success. 

On Sep 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Culture Internet Culture

Taking back the Idiot Nerd Girl meme

Dark Horse Comics Editor Rachel Edidin staged a "cheerful coup" on Tumblr to reclaim the controversial meme. 

On Sep 11, 2012 by Mike Fenn

Internet Culture Society

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