Know Your Meme Editorials
News, research, and dispatches from our editorial staff.
What Is 'WcDonald's,' McDonald's New Anime-Inspired Ad Campaign?
McDonald's has made a nod to an iconic anime gag and invested a lot of money in making high-quality anime ads for their month-long campaign.
What Is The 'Lisan Al-Gaib'? The 'Dune 2 Prophecy' And The Memes About It Explained
There's a lot of exposition in Frank Herbert's original Dune novel detailing the 'Lisan al-Gaib,' but we'll try to explain the term in the most memetic way possible.
What Happened To James Somerton? The Controversial YouTuber's Death Rumors Explained
Thousands fear that YouTube video essayist James Somerton has taken his own life. Here's what we know so far.
Who Is Milana Vayntrub? The Actress Who Briefly Became An Internet Sensation For Her Role As AT&T's 'Lily' Explained
Vayntrub became a cautionary tale against over-thirsting online but has had an extensive career in comedy and voice acting.
What Is The Gas Station Sushi Copypasta? The Origin Of The 'You, Me, Gas Station Sushi' Video Explained
A copypasta-turned-viral video about a gas station sushi date going increasingly awry has been making the rounds online for years now. Here's everything we know about it.
See The Winner Of February 2024's Meme Of The Month!
It's time for the results of February 2024's "Meme of the Month" competition.
What's The March 3rd, 2024 Meme? The 'Tragedies That Haven't Even Happened Yet' Explained
March 3rd, 2024… When's "the tragedy" going to strike?
What Are Livestream Fails? The Weird And Scandalous Twitch And YouTube Fails Explained
Livestream fails have been around for as long as live streaming was a thing, here's everything you need to know.
Who Is Aella, And What Was Her Explicit 'Birthday Party'? The Internet's Most Divisive Adult Content Creator Explained
Aella has gone viral several times, and not often for the best reasons.
What's The 'Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket' Meme? The Promotional Sandworm-Themed Item That Has The Internet In Stitches Explained
The popcorn bucket for "Dune 2" resembles more than just a sandworm.