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What Is 'MILF Messenger' And Is It Really More Popular Than Twitter? The Viral iPhone App Explained
A hot new app is allegedly climbing the Apple App Store charts and it's even beating out Twitter, but is it true? Here's what you need to know.
What's The 'Shaq Timeout' Meme? The Photo And Reaction Image Of Shaquille O'Neal Signaling 'Time Out' Explained
Shaq wants a timeout to explain what this meme means.
Where Does 'Death Knocking On Doors' Come From? The Exploitable Grim Reaper Meme Explained
The classic "who's next?" meme has a long history. Here's where it comes from and why it's remained prevalent online for over a decade.
Why Is Donald Trump Working At McDonald's? Memes About The President's 2024 Pennsylvania Photo Op Explained
Donald Trump's shift at a Pennsylvania McDonald's location has inspired a surge in memes. Take a look at some examples and templates to understand why this is happening.
Who Is TikToker 'Ambamelia' And Why Did She Tear Down Greek Flags At A Restaurant? The Viral Israel Flag Mix-Up Explained
A TikToker is going viral for tearing down a string of Greek flags she mistook for Israeli flags in a video. Here's what you need to know about the controversy.
2024 Halloween Meme Costumes Guide
Halloween is right around the corner! Luckily, there are plenty of memes from this year to use as your Halloween costume. Show all your friends how dangerously online you really are.
What's The 'Ding Dong Eat It Up' Meme? The Viral Prank Video From YouTuber Fique Explained
A Canadian YouTuber's prank has gone viral and earned remixes on TikTok. Here's how the "Ding Dong Eat It Up" meme emerged and spread online.
What Does 'Big Back' Mean And How Did The Slang Become A TikTok Trend? The Bigbacked Trend Explained
People have used the phrase ‘big back’ over the last few months in comedy skit videos and memes. Let's understand what ‘big back’ means and how it inspired the Bigbacked Trend on TikTok.
Where Are They Now? How Playwright And Novelist Justin Kuritzkes Went From Being The 'Potion Seller' Meme To Writing 'Challengers'
Kuritzkes went viral on YouTube in the early 2010s for making goofy Photo Booth videos, but 10 years down the line, he's writing blockbuster Hollywood scripts. Here's what the "Potion Seller" has been up to since his meme fame.
What Does 'Locktober' Mean? The Viral TikTok Term's Two Meanings And Confusing History Explained
Locktober went viral last year, but this October, it has a new meaning.