All articles tagged with #meme
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A resurgence in meme stock interest has led to the launch of a new meme ETF by Roundhill Investments, called MEME, which includes volatile stocks like Opendoor Technologies, Plug Power, and Applied Digital, aiming to capitalize on the online-driven investment trend despite its inherent risks.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Independent
Donald Trump posted a meme on Truth Social claiming he's 'on a mission from God' featuring Pepe the Frog, an alt-right symbol, which has sparked controversy and a surge in the related meme coin, PEPE, amid far-right and conspiracy theory associations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Haliey Welch, known for the viral "Hawk Tuah" meme, faces backlash after her newly launched cryptocurrency, "Hawk," plummeted in value shortly after reaching a $490 million market cap. Critics, including YouTube investigator Coffeezilla, accuse Welch of orchestrating a "pump and dump" scheme, though she denies selling any tokens. The incident highlights the risks associated with meme coins, which have gained popularity but often lack investor protection. Welch claims the coin was launched to combat imposters and unite her fanbase.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Tracy E. Gilchrist, an interviewer known for her viral "holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity'" moment during a Wicked press junket, has no plans to monetize the meme despite its popularity. Gilchrist, who works in queer media, expressed confusion rather than offense at the merchandise featuring her image and remains focused on the positive impact of the moment for marginalized communities. She acknowledges the cynics but emphasizes the meme's significance for those who relate to her message.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Nicole Kidman has debunked a popular internet meme suggesting a photo of her celebrating in the street was taken after her divorce from Tom Cruise in 2001. In an interview with British GQ, Kidman clarified that the image was actually from a film and not related to her personal life, laughing off the long-standing misconception.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Nicole Kidman has clarified that the viral photo of her appearing triumphant in 2001 was not related to her divorce from Tom Cruise, but rather from a film. The meme has been widely used online, including by Jenna Dewan after her divorce from Channing Tatum. Kidman and Cruise divorced in 2001 after 11 years of marriage, with Kidman expressing that the split was a shock. Despite speculation about the reasons, both have kept the details private. Kidman is now married to Keith Urban, while Cruise was previously married to Katie Holmes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
President Joe Biden recently visited Brazil to sign an "International Conservation Day" proclamation aimed at protecting the Amazon rainforest. During his visit, a viral meme emerged depicting Biden seemingly disappearing into the rainforest after delivering a speech, humorously suggesting he's completing "sidequests" in his final months as President.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Following Sean Combs' arrest on serious charges, teenagers have turned him into a meme, using dark humor to create jokes and games about him on platforms like TikTok and Roblox. Many young people, unfamiliar with Combs' past fame, now see him as a boogeyman figure, leading to widespread jokes in schools and online. While some find the humor distasteful given the gravity of the allegations, it reflects a broader trend of young people engaging with current events through edgy humor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu that inspired the "Doge" meme and Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died at 18. Kabosu became an internet sensation after a 2010 blog post by her owner, Atsuko Sato, led to the creation of the "Doge" meme. The meme gained further fame with the launch of Dogecoin in 2013. Elon Musk, a notable supporter of Dogecoin, mourned Kabosu's death, which led to a 5% spike in Dogecoin's value. Kabosu had been suffering from health issues, including acute cholangiohepatitis and chronic lymphoma leukemia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Kabosu, the Shiba inu who became famous for her skeptical glance that inspired the 'doge' meme and a cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18 in her home in Sakura, Japan. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, shared that Kabosu passed away peacefully while being petted.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu that became the face of the cryptocurrency dogecoin, has died at 18 years old. Adopted by Atsuko Sato in 2008, Kabosu's image became a viral meme and was used to create dogecoin in 2013. The dogecoin community, including Elon Musk, has celebrated Kabosu's impact on internet culture and cryptocurrency.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog whose face became the iconic Doge meme and inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced that Kabosu passed away peacefully at home in Sakura, Japan. Kabosu's rise to fame began in 2010 when a photo of her with a distinctive expression went viral, leading to her becoming a global internet sensation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the 'Doge' meme and became the face of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced her peaceful passing and expressed gratitude to fans. Kabosu's image, which became a viral meme and later an NFT, significantly influenced internet culture and cryptocurrency, with notable supporters including Elon Musk.