“Inside you there are two wolves” memes illustrate the dualities of the human experience through a comedic remix of a Cherokee legend.
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“Inside you there are two wolves” memes illustrate the dualities of the human experience through a comedic remix of a Cherokee legend.
r/teenagers is a subreddit created by teenagers for teenagers as a place to share memes, vent about school, and share about the experience of being a teen.
Vibe check memes are jokes about checking someone’s “vibes,” sometimes in a violent manner.
The term “vibes” refers to different kinds of emotional atmospheres and feelings.
October 11 is International Day of the Girl, a celebration of girls around the world, with an emphasis on their value and achievments as well as programs and policies to continue their empowerment.
In the wake of Blizzard’s punishment of a pro-player for comments supporting Hong Kong protests, the Overwatch character Mei has been reappropriated as a heroic symbol of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
After Blizzard punished a professional player for speaking out in favor of Hong Kong protestors, anti-Blizard memes bashing the company for its censorship have been going viral.
After Chinese President Xi was compared to Winnie The Pooh, the cartoon character was banned in China, causing anti-Chinese government and pro-Hong Kong protestor Winnie The Pooh memes to go viral internationally.
Memes of Drake with a large distorted mouth are becoming the standard for angry or yelling on Reddit.
Joker car memes use a still from the 2019 movie Joker in which The Joker gets hit by a car as a metaphor for someone being surprised by a sudden stroke of bad luck.
Virtue signaling is outwardly indicating that one supports a cause or is a “good person,” without necessarily acting in ways that correspond with such signals.
“Secure the bag” is a slang term meaning “get the money” or “accomplish your goal.”