Zbar or Z-bar is a slang term for Xanax.
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Formerly a slang term for Quaaludes, Disco Biscuits is now a nickname for ecstasy.
An eBoy, the male counterpart to the eGirl, is a TikTok-based archetype of a boy with signature emo-inspired style and an extensive online presence.
An internet challenge known as The Cheese Challenge involves throwing a slice of cheese at someone’s face and filming their reaction.
Classic memes are getting a noodle remodel with a spaghetti meme format.
The internet is the new frontier for cowboy and yee haw memes, which have been spreading online through various trends and formats.
The OK hand gesture and emoji generally represent that things are “ok.” It is also used in “the circle game” and has faced an attempted rebranding by the Alt-Right.
The yee haw cowboy meme challenge on TikTok shows people transforming into cowboys and cowgirls.
9GAG is a forum-based website and app primarily used for photo, GIF, and meme sharing.