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What Is Hagmaxxing? New Term Describes Gen Z Men Dating Older Women
Have you heard of Hagmaxxing? The term has become used to describe Gen Z men who want to date Millennial women, but it actually started from a fake article on 4Chan. Hagmaxxing has since become a meme, and has fueled discussion of these age-gap relationships online, but is this trend actually happening?
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What Really Happened To The Double Rainbow Guy, Paul 'Bear' Vasquez?
Paul "Bear" Vasquez became an internet legend with his viral "Double Rainbow" video, where on January 8th, 2010, he captured his emotional reaction to a double rainbow near Yosemite. His three-and-a-half-minute display of awe, repeatedly asking "What does this mean?" resonated deeply with viewers worldwide after Jimmy Kimmel highlighted it in July 2010, skyrocketing views from 800 to over 51 million today. Before this, Bear shared snippets of his life on YouTube, documenting his diverse experiences as a firefighter, truck driver, and even an aspiring cage fighter. Despite his viral fame, he never monetized the "Double Rainbow" video, considering it sacred, and continued authentic storytelling on his channel, Hungrybear9562. Bear passed away in May 2020 at age 57, but his legacy lives on through his scheduled uploads and the enduring impact of his genuine joy and connection with nature.
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The Internet Reacts To Disturbing 'Pokémon' Lore From The 'Game Freak Leaks'
There was a massive Game Freak leak, a "teraleak" if you will, and the weirdest things to come out of it are super weird. The internet has been baffled by some disturbing lore that saw Pokémon mating with humans. Typhlosion, Slaking, and Octillery are all complicit.
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What Is Cybersigilism? Gen Z's Top Trending Tattoo Style Explained
Zoomers seem to be replacing tribal tattoos with more sharp-edged, intricate designs that look like a can of Monster Energy. What defines these tattoos and why is Gen Z so into them?
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KSI's New Song 'Thick Of It' Gets Torn Into By Memers
KSI, amid controversial discussions of Prime and Lunchly released a new song, and the internet immediately blasted him for it. Poking fun at the song style, product placement, and all general cringey vibe, memers were quick to make fun of the assumed Lunchly eating, Prime drinking, Talk Tuah watching consumer of the new track.
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Meme Legend '10 Guy' Is Still Really High ... On Life
10 Guy is an advice animal character based on a photograph of a young man who appears to be under the influence of marijuana. The image macro series humorous stereotypical stoner behaviors or thoughts, similar to another advice animal character, Stoner Dog.
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'Rejection Therapy' Cringes Across TikTok
Rejection Therapy is a TikTok trend where individuals intentionally seek rejection by stepping outside their comfort zones to perform acts they wouldn't normally attempt, aiming to build confidence for future interactions. Examples include a woman standing up on a flight to wish everyone a pleasant journey, which was met with silence, and others asking strangers for unusual favors like throwing yarn at them or requesting money. While some find these actions awkward or question their effectiveness compared to traditional therapy, participants believe it's life-changing, helping them become more outgoing and comfortable in social situations. The trend sparks mixed reactions, with some appreciating the initiative to engage socially and others concerned about the impact on unsuspecting bystanders.
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See Who Won Meme of The Month: September 2024
This September we saw a Myriad of meme contenders, with some being actual meme-able events like the whole… Diddy thing… anyway who took home the gold? Was it a loveable slimy baby hippo? Could it have been a weight loss surprise from a mukbang influencer? Perhaps it was a trailer for a long-anticipated movie based on a video game… Guess you'll have to watch the video to find out.
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What Happened to Rebecca Black After 'Friday'?
Remember Rebecca Black's viral hit "Friday" that took the internet by storm in 2011? At just 13 years old, Rebecca faced intense backlash, with many dubbing it the "worst song ever made." Despite the criticism and becoming one of YouTube's most disliked videos, Rebecca didn't let the negativity stop her. So, what’s she up to today? Well, for one she's a rising star in the hyperpop scene and has collaborated with artists like Dave Days, Dylan Brady of 100 gecs, 3OH!3, Big Freedia, and Dorian Electra.
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Who Is 'Ironmouse' And Why Did The VTuber Get Banned From YouTube?
Ironmouse YouTube Channel Shutdown refers to the shutdown of VTuber Ironmouse's main YouTube channel without any warning or reason in late September 2024. The news sparked a viral debate and controversy on social media as netizens pointed out other creators who also had their channels deleted from YouTube without prior warnings, while fans of the VTuber lamented the channel's removal.
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The Diddy Situation Is A Big Yikes But The Memes Are Funny
The Diddy Sexual Assault, Abuse and Trafficking Lawsuits refers to a series of lawsuits filed against American rapper Sean Combs, known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy or Diddy. The accusations originally surfaced in November 2023 when R&B singer Cassie Ventura filed her lawsuit. Discourse about Diddy's allegations predominantly surfaced when American hip-hop producer Rodney Jones, aka Lil Rod, filed his lawsuit against Combs, alleging sexual harassment, sexual assault and the trafficking of minors. Reactions and memes surfaced en masse on social media sites like Twitter / X and Reddit, many of which centered on Diddy allegedly having gay sexual relations with Meek Mill and Usher as implied in the court documents released from Lil Rod's lawsuit. In March 2024, Diddy's Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by U.S. Homeland Security. Diddy was not arrested at either residence and he was purportedly flying to the Caribbean to seemingly avoid authorities. Memes and reactions about the raids surfaced en masse in the following days.
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Princess Peach Makes A Meme Comeback With DJ Peaches and NES Princess Peach Sprite Redraws
NES Princess Peach Sprite Redraws is a pixel art trend on X (formerly Twitter) and BlueSky that redraws the sprite of Princess Peach from the 1985 NES game Super Mario Bros. in different styles. The trend started in early-mid September of 2024, and has also led to other artists drawing these redesigns as modern digital art. The trend also inspired some artists to draw humorous interpretations of NES sprite Princess Peach, sometimes depicting her with a big Popeye-like chin and finger guns.
