Bad Luck Brian meme

Meme History: Bad Luck Brian

What began as a self-deprecating way to make people laugh…has continued to be a deprecating way to make people laugh.

On May 5, 2024 by Kyle Calise

A woman speaking to the camera, a McDonalds sign, and a McDonalds burger. There is text in the middle of the photo that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: McDonald’s secret shopper

The internet is fascinated by the controversial side hustle.

On May 4, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Lara Trump 'Won't Back Down' amid criticism of singing career

Lara Trump’s cover of ‘I Won’t Back Down’ needs to be heard to be believed

But she's not the only political figure to dabble in the music.

On May 1, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

Uno Reverse Card Meme

Meme History: Uno Reverse Card

The Uno reverse card has a very specific meaning on the internet.

On Apr 28, 2024 by Kyle Calise

A person in sunglasses looking at the camera next to a Cybertruck. There is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font in the bottom right corner.

Main Character of the Week: Cybertruck car wash guy

We all got a good laugh at Cybertruck's kryptonite-like reaction to the car wash.

On Apr 27, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

A person looking at the camera next to a sign for Planet Fitness. There is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Woman whose car was disabled by a dealership at a Planet Fitness

The internet was collectively shook this week when it realized that car dealerships could disable vehicles when owners got behind on their monthly payments.

On Apr 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Dumpling machine being used(l+r), Tiktok app on phone(c)

All of TikTok is demanding one question be answered: How to use dumpling machine 

Is it harder than it looks?

On Apr 16, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

trump mean tweets

‘Mean tweets and world peace’: Trump fans push new 2024 slogan after Iran’s strike on Israel

Trump's 2018 all-caps tweet threatening Iran is being praised.

On Apr 15, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

Let Him Cook meme

Meme History: Let Him Cook

Not everything needs to be Shakespeare in order to be good writing, and sometimes one-syllable words are the best way to get the masses on board with a new idea.

On Apr 14, 2024 by Kyle Calise

Walmart worker says customer accused them of trafficking because they walked her to her car

‘There are actual victims’: Walmart worker slams customer for claiming to have nearly been trafficked

'There was no AirTag.'

On Apr 12, 2024 by Grace Rampaul

Melina Abdullah (l) cornel west (r) abstract coronavirus background

Cornel West’s new VP pick is going viral for her past takes on Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and COVID-19

'Why do I feel like it’s slightly racist to be a Taylor Swift fan?' she asked in one post.

On Apr 11, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

A phone with the DoorDash logo and numerous wings. There is text in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font that says 'Main Character of the Week'

Main Character of the Week: DoorDasher who ate customer’s wings but delivered the bones

It’s a punchline. It’s remarkably audacious.

On Apr 6, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Racist takes decrying casting of West End's 'Romeo and Juliet' mocked with memes and jokes

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ becomes racist rallying cry after Black woman cast in stage revival

'Did anyone consult William Shakespeare before they did this DEI'

On Apr 4, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

Disaster girl meme

Meme History: Disaster Girl

A little aggressive but in a kind of cute way, it's a great way to faux-overreact to any perceived injustice.

On Mar 31, 2024 by Kyle Calise

A side by side showing a full Bacardi Bucket and one with personal items in it. There is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a web_crawlr Daily Dot newsletter font.

Main Character of the Week: Woman who had her Bacardi Bucket confiscated at Applebee’s 

When she recounted the tale on her TikTok profile, a nationwide political movement began.

On Mar 30, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez