Know Your Meme Editorials
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What's On Page 174 Of 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' And Does It Give Teachers And Students A 'Free Pass'? The 'Page 174' Meme Explained
A universally uncomfortable high school English class experience has been made into a meme. Here's everything to know about what's on page 174 of Harper Lee's classic novel.
Where Did The Picture Of 'Ceiling Cat' Come From? The Photoshop Meme Explained
An image of a cat peaking through a hole that appears to be sawed into a ceiling became a viral Photoshop trend in the 2000s, despite speculation that "ceiling" may not be one after all.
What Is Pepe Silvia? The Popular Conspiracy Meme Explained
You've probably seen an image of this clip floating around the internet, but where does it come from? Here's everything you need to know.
What Were Fake Eyelashes Originally Called? The Bizarre Origin Of 'Cumbrellas' Explained
How (and why) were fake eyelashes invented, and were they really "cumbrellas"? Here's everything you need to know about the viral rumor.
Who Is Cat Janice? Explaining The Story Of The Viral TikTok Singer Who Tragically Passed Away
Cat Janice, the singer-songwriter behind the viral song “Dance You Out Of My Head," recently passed away. Here's everything you need to know about her.
Is 'Tacos Goku' The Dragon Ball-Themed Taqueria Real? Mexico's Taqueria Goku Explained
Tacos Goku has become the symbol of Mexico's "Dragon Ball" craze.
Are Sydney Sweeney's Boobs 'Anti-Woke'? A Bewildering And Surprisingly Widespread Right-wing Talking Point Explained
According to some conservatives online, Sydney Sweeney's prominent chest is a harbinger of the death of wokeness. Somehow.
Why Do Mexico, Latin America And South America Love 'Dragon Ball?' Latino And Hispanic Culture's Love For Goku Explained
"Dragon Ball" has had a stronghold on Latino and Hispanic culture since the 1990s.
What Does It Mean To 'Soak'? The Rumored Mormon Dating Practice Popularized On TikTok Explained
TikTokers running street interviews on the BYU continue to propagate questions about Mormon dating practices. Here's a rundown of how the term "soaking" was introduced to the non-Mormon public.
What Is Diablo 4, And How Did It Flop So Horribly? The Infamous Blizzard Game Explained
Diablo 4 was one of the most anticipated games of 2023, but due to various top-level corporate decisions, it became one of the worst titles in the franchise. Here's why.