All articles tagged with #internet culture
Hideo Kojima reflects on Metal Gear Solid 2, clarifying it was intended as a warning about digital society and information control, not AI, and notes that the future it depicted has become more real than he hoped, highlighting concerns about digital culture and connectivity.
The article explores the popularity and significance of the '6 7' meme, which gained widespread attention online and offline, and investigates what makes it meaningful through interviews with experts and observations in schools.
The Louvre museum in Paris was robbed of nine priceless artifacts worth an estimated $102 million by four masked thieves in less than seven minutes, leading to a global media frenzy and a surge of memes and jokes online, while authorities continue their investigation.
Rachel Sennott, a rising actress and creator, moved to Los Angeles during the pandemic and faced initial struggles but found her footing by creating the HBO comedy series 'I Love L.A.', which reflects her experiences and internet-savvy generation. The show, which she stars in, also marks her growth as a writer and producer, blending her East Coast roots with her new West Coast life, and explores themes of friendship, social media, and young adulthood.
The '6, 7' meme from South Park's season 28 premiere symbolizes internet-driven absurdity and existential meaninglessness, originating from a viral TikTok track and gaining popularity among youth as a nonsensical expression of confusion and detachment, ultimately becoming a cultural reference in the show.
The article explores the rise of 'mould mania' and the belief in chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) caused by black mould, which is widely discredited by science but has gained traction online and among certain celebrities, fueled by distrust in medical authorities and the appeal of simple explanations for complex health issues.
The death of French streamer Raphaël Graven during a live broadcast has highlighted the dangerous and degrading practices of trash streaming, a subgenre involving extreme acts often incentivized by viewer donations, and the lack of regulation on platforms like Kick that enable such content.
The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,200 new words in the past year, many from social media and internet culture, including 'broligarchy,' 'delulu,' 'skibidi,' 'tradwife,' and others, reflecting the evolving language influenced by Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words, including internet slang like skibidi, tradwife, and delulu, reflecting the evolving influence of internet culture on language, with a focus on words' staying power rather than popularity.
The Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,212 new words, including 'skibidi,' 'delulu,' 'tradwife,' and 'lewk,' reflecting how internet and social media culture are influencing the English language, especially among younger generations and influencers.
Cambridge Dictionary has added new slang terms like 'skibidi,' 'delulu,' and 'tradwife,' reflecting the influence of internet culture on language. These words, often popularized on social media, are gaining recognition for their staying power, with each having unique meanings and usage contexts. The trend highlights how online communities and social media trends shape modern language and dictionary entries.
The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words this year, including slang and internet culture terms like 'skibidi,' 'tradwife,' and 'delulu,' reflecting the evolving nature of the English language influenced by social media and current events.
The article discusses a viral Coldplay concert video of an adulterous couple, highlighting how public humiliation has become a spectator sport on the internet, with commentary from Kat Rosenfield on the shift from community enforcement to entertainment.
Nicole Kidman has clarified that a popular meme depicting her looking relieved after her divorce from Tom Cruise is not based on reality. The image, often shared online, is actually from a film and not a candid moment from her personal life. Kidman addressed the misconception in an interview with British GQ, expressing her openness to being part of internet culture and memes, especially those related to her work in cinema.
A Reddit user, u/Zerilos1, engaged in a two-week-long scambaiting saga, pretending to fall for an online scammer's catfishing scheme. He created an elaborate and absurd backstory, leading the scammer to believe they were on the verge of accessing a $4 million fortune. Despite the scammer's persistence, the user continued to waste their time with increasingly ridiculous stories, ultimately causing the scammer to block him. However, the scammer's team attempted to re-engage the next day, proving the effectiveness of the user's scambaiting efforts.