September 15, 2018
KMS
KMS is an abbreviation for “kill myself.”
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]
September 14, 2018
Gabriel Zamora
Gabriel Zamora is a YouTube beauty vlogger.
Nikita Dragun
Nikita Dragun is a YouTube beauty vlogger.
EU Copyright Directive – What Does This Mean For Memes?
A piece of EU legislation has passed that could, among other things, threaten the free circulation of memes.
September 12, 2018
Donald Trump Fist Pump on 9/11 Meme
A photograph of Donald Trump making a “fist pump” motion while on the way to a 9/11 memorial has been photoshopped to create many memes.
Swiped: Hooking Up in the Digital Age
An HBO documentary, Swiped: Hooking Up in the Digital Age, delves into the world of dating apps and the implications they have for sex and romance in contemporary culture, particularly for young people.
Catfish
A catfish is a fabricated online identity used to trick someone. Catfishing is the act of tricking someone by using a false online profile.
Situationship
A situationship is an undefined romantic relationship.