Know Your Meme Editorials
News, research, and dispatches from our editorial staff.
Where Are They Now? Here's How Rebecca Black Went From Internet Meme To Hyperpop Queen
Undeterred by the meme treatment her infamous 2011 pop song "Friday" received on the internet, Rebecca Black has spent the past decade carving out her own niche as a warehouse DJ in LA.
What's The 'Scram! Leave Her Alone' Meme? The Original Video And Viral TikTok Greenscreen Template Explained
A comedian's unconvincing intimidation has left the internet in stitches.
What Is The Lera Abova 'Nico Robin' Casting Controversy? The One Piece Live Action Backlash Explained
Why is Lera Abova's nationally being the target of xenophobic comments and even sparked a boycott campaign to fire her from the One Piece Live Action series? Here's what we know!
What's Going On With Nintendo's 'Palworld' Lawsuit? The Story Of 'Pokemon VS. Pocketpair' So Far Explained
Most people assumed Nintendo would sue Pocketpair's game eventually, but last week's lawsuit announcement still surprised people. Here's what we know about the legal battle and how people are reacting to it online.
What Is 'Lovely Lady RPG' And Why Are People Comparing It To 'Disco Elysium'? The Indie Video Game Explained
An RPG following a sapphic anthropomorphic mouse with no memory has slowly been gathering an online fanbase, even as other people deride it for being "Reddit Elysium."
What Does 'Too Many Sweats' Mean? 'Sweats' The 'Fortnite' Slang Term And Meme Explained
"Too many sweats" is a funny thing to say when you're sweating yourself. Here's the origin and history of the gaming-related slang term and how it's evolved online.
What Does 'YN' And 'YNs' Mean On TikTok? The Viral Slang Terms And Memes Explained
The abbreviation "YN" is all over TikTok, but what does it mean? Let's explain.
What On Earth Is A 'DEI Chin'? Complaints About Female Characters With 'Masculine' Chins Explained
What is a "DEI Chin," who coined the expression, which characters does it refer to and is anyone even using it unironically? Learn all this in our explainer.
What Is A 'Deep Fried Meme'? The Common Visual Style Of Modern Memes Explained
Ever seen a JPEG that looks like it has suffered years of pain? Brother, that's a deep fried meme. Here's how the memetic style originated and why they're so prevalent online.
Who Is 'Esnupi'? The Spanish Meme About Snoopy From 'Peanuts' Explained
Spanish fans of the beloved Peanuts character have created their own mythology of the dog they affectionately call "Esnupi." Here's a brief history of the meme.