Memes

‘This is me if you even care’: The ‘Sad Hamster Meme’ is TikTok’s adorable new way of expressing their inner feelings

Pulled over by the police? Not getting called on in class? Unable to stop for a sweet treat? All are perfect situations for the sad hamster meme.

On Feb 28, 2024 by Allie Hayes

’10/10 I love this bucket’: A brief history of the ‘Dune: Part Two’ popcorn bucket memes

Even Josh Brolin—who is in both of the ‘Dune’ films—said, ‘I’m not sticking my hand in there. I’m good, I’ll starve.’

On Feb 26, 2024 by Allie Hayes

How Wojak became the internet’s all-encompassing reaction meme

Wojak is undoubtedly one of the most prominent memes in the modern era.

On Feb 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Why is everyone in politics getting prescribed copium?

Is the buzz worth it?

On Feb 16, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger

The Virgin vs Chad meme, explained

The Chad meme has led to shipping and fan art.

On Feb 6, 2024 by Jay Hathaway

Stanley cup memes are as inescapable as the drinkware craze grows

Stanley cups have had people thirsting for a while now, but the memes are easily the best part.

On Jan 26, 2024 by Allie Hayes

A history of Troll Face memes

Troll Face was created by Carlos Ramirez, an Oakland-based artist, in 2008.

On Jan 1, 2024 by Kahron Spearman

‘I’m in Danger’: The evolution of a one-liner into a viral meme

The meme’s origin can be traced back to ‘The Simpsons Guy,’ a crossover episode between ‘Family Guy’ and ‘The Simpsons.’

On Dec 29, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

Pablo Escobar meme highlights the tediousness of waiting

‘Narcos’ gave us more than just good TV.

On Dec 14, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

The famous Charlie Day meme, explained

How the infamous “Pepe Silvia” scene has come to be immortalized as a meme.

On Dec 5, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

The ‘let me do it for you’ meme, born from heartbreak

‘”Cellophane” was never meant for FKA Twigs. It was meant for Miss Piggy.’

On Nov 29, 2023 by Natasha Dubash

The meaning behind the ‘They Don’t Know’ meme

The ‘They Don’t Know’ meme is a testament to how simple images and captions can convey profound, relatable human experiences.

On Nov 29, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

Who is GigaChad?

Who is the man behind the epic GigaChad meme—and is he real?

On Nov 23, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

What is the ‘let him cook’ meme?

‘Let him cook’ has taken a journey from a Bay Area rapper’s dance move to a ‘cursed’ sports star to Woody from Toy Story.

On Nov 15, 2023 by Phil West