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culture1 year ago

South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Controversy

The article explores how the internet, particularly through memes, reacted to South Korea's brief martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was quickly overturned by parliament. Memes served as both a coping mechanism and a tool for information dissemination, reflecting the modern way people process global events online. This phenomenon highlights the role of memes in helping individuals navigate complex and overwhelming news cycles.

via Forbes|
#crisisresponse#culture#internetculture
language1 year ago

Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year: Brain Rot Explained

"Brain rot" has been named the Oxford University 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting concerns about the impact of consuming excessive low-quality online content, particularly on social media. The term, which saw a 230% increase in usage from 2023 to 2024, describes the perceived deterioration of mental or intellectual capacity due to trivial content consumption. Although first used by Henry David Thoreau in 1854, it has gained popularity among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl notes the word highlights societal anxieties about virtual life.

via BBC.com|
#brainrot#internetculture#language
crime-and-internet-culture2 years ago

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reflects on Abuse, Murder Conviction, and Life After Prison

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was convicted of murdering her abusive mother after suffering years of medical abuse and deception, has been released from prison and is experiencing a form of internet celebrity through the "yassification" trend. This trend, which involves glamorizing and celebrating figures with heavy filters and beauty norms, has turned Blanchard into a controversial figure of sympathy and girlboss-like admiration on social media. While her story raises questions about victimhood and the public's inconsistent approach to criminality, it also reflects the broader cultural phenomenon of valorizing individuals who break societal norms, regardless of the morality of their actions.

via Rolling Stone|
##crime-and-internet-culture#gypsyroseblanchard