December 19, 2018
Super Bowl Selfie Kid Ryan McKenna
A teenager who took a selfie with Justin Timberlake during the 2018 Super Bowl halftime show turned into a viral meme.
Liz Sommer
Liz Sommer is a recent graduate of Pitzer College, where she majored in media studies. As she’s somewhere between the end of adolescence and the beginning of full-on-adulthood, she’s working to bridge the gap between tweens, teens, teachers, parents, and grandparents when it comes to digital media and pop culture. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Contact her at [email protected]
Eric Andre Shot Hannibal Buress Memes
This meme highlights blatant hypocrisy, misinformation, and misdirection.
December 18, 2018
Gru’s Plan Memes
A meme with images from the film Despicable Me illustrates the experience of realizing that there’s a major flaw in your plan.
Lisa Simpson Presenting Memes
A popular meme shows Lisa Simpson presenting a slide to an audience.
PewDiePie Hackers Strike Again
Hackers have infiltrated more printers as well as the Wall Street Journal’s website with pro-PewDiePie propaganda.
December 17, 2018
A Guide To The Most Confusing Slang Of 2018
Some of the most popular slang words and phrases of 2018 can seem absurd and confusing at first glance. Here’s a guide to the origins and definitions of these terms.
Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap Video
In this video, Mark Rober designs a trap for package thieves that “explodes” glitter and bad smells.
Mark Rober
Mark Rober is an engineer and YouTuber.
Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
A clip from a Dave Chapelle comedy sketch where he says “modern problems require modern solutions” has become a meme about technology and innovation.
December 15, 2018
Crusades Memes
Meme-making history buffs have been making fun of the crusades.
December 14, 2018
Crab & Albino Crocodile Memes
A meme of a crab riding on an albino crocodile represents someone supporting another person or thing.
Wikipedia Donation Memes
A series of memes encourage people to donate $3 to Wikipedia.