Web Literacy

‘Weird flex but ok’ is the internet’s new response to questionable boasts

This might make you think twice before low key bragging.

On Sep 27, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen

What does OG mean, and where does it come from?

He’s not your everyday-type prankster.

On Sep 18, 2018 by Lauren L’Amie

What does ‘yeet’ mean, and how did it become a meme?

Yeet in the yeet now?

On Sep 13, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen

What does TFW actually mean?

That feeling when you don’t know what TFW means.

On Jun 19, 2018 by Amy-Mae Turner

What the heck does ‘wig’ mean these days?

A history of its origins and transcendent rise to social media ubiquity.

On Jun 17, 2018 by Onaje McDowelle

Here’s what WYD really means

Hey…WYD ;)

On Jun 12, 2018 by Amy-Mae Turner

What does HMU really mean?

These three simple letters can have a profound impact.

On Jun 1, 2018 by Amy-Mae Turner

Bae isn’t dead, no matter what the haters say

It’s one of the internet’s most endearing terms.

On Feb 21, 2017 by Kristen Hubby

The spammy history of ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Le Lenny Face

This emoticon looks innocent enough. It’s not.

On Jan 26, 2017 by Grant Pardee

WCW: What it is and who to follow

Wednesday might be your new favorite day of the week.

On Jan 11, 2017 by Kristen Hubby

A guide to the text acronyms everyone on the internet should know

TBH, IDGAF, LOL.

On Jun 5, 2016 by Kristen Hubby

How to type the ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ shrug emoji on every platform

It’s time to embrace the shrug.

On May 10, 2016 by Mike Wehner