A viral vortex of the dankest memes, savage roasts, and all the other ephemera of the Web.

Virgin Walk vs. Chad Stride

The Virgin vs Chad meme, explained

The Chad meme has led to shipping and fan art.

On Feb 6, 2024 by Jay Hathaway

Don’t fall for this UPS text scam

Newsletter: Don’t fall for this UPS text scam

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On Sep 30, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: Don’t ‘trauma dump’ at the drive-thru

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On Sep 25, 2023 by Kira Deshler

Exposing what McDonald’s ‘won’t tell y’all’

Newsletter: Exposing what McDonald’s ‘won’t tell y’all’

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On Sep 23, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

Pristiny & Chazlyn, two Black creators who are a part of TikTok princesscore

How Black women are revolutionizing TikTok’s princesscore

With sheer gloves, bows, and tiaras, women of color are taking a notoriously white space and making it their own.

On Sep 19, 2023 by C.S. Harper

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Newsletter: Venmo is the secret to catching cheaters

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On Sep 19, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

Russel Brand in front of red background

YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand’s channel amid sexual assault allegations

Brand previously earned an estimated $2500 - $5000 per YouTube video, posting political and conspiracy theory content.

On Sep 19, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Pastor Sitting and speaking into a microphone in front of the camera, holding a holy book.

The enduring appeal of the ‘youth pastor voice’ meme

'You know who else...'

On Sep 19, 2023 by Ralph Jones

Nicki Minaj Husband

Fans react to Nicki Minaj’s husband threatening Cardi B and Offset

'Isn't he on probation and almost 50???'

On Sep 18, 2023 by Sayou Cooper

Drake and Halle Berry

Drake didn’t have permission to use that slime photo from Halle Berry

The album cover used a 2012 Getty photo.

On Sep 18, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

'Spiral Town' AI art controversy

Viral ‘Spiral Town’ painting sparks controversy over AI art

Many people were shocked to learn this optical illusion was AI-generated.

On Sep 18, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore and other daytime talk shows halt production amid strike backlash

Barrymore belatedly listened to criticism about her choice to film through the writers' strike.

On Sep 18, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Newsletter: Customer gets ‘illegally detained’ at Costco

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On Sep 18, 2023 by Kira Deshler

Gross bed discovery at an Airbnb

Newsletter: Gross bed discovery at an Airbnb

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On Sep 16, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

Discourse about TikToks where people eavesdropped on a stranger's conversation / bridal party drama

On TikTok, eavesdropping is turning into content

Now a stranger doesn’t even need to record you to reveal details about your life to TikTok; they can simply eavesdrop.

On Sep 16, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly