AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar3 days agoWorld War 2 gave us the very first meme—and millions afterDaily Dot - Marlon EttingerBy the end of the Second World War Europe lay in ruins, with swathes of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific also engulfed in flames. The war raged for just …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar4 days agoMeme History: Is This A Pigeon?Daily Dot - Kyle CaliseIf you can correctly identify this creature, then you probably know more about the natural world than one of the most famous androids of 90s anime. Like …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar6 days agoHow political compass memes help plot everything on the internetDaily Dot - Tricia CrimminsWith the American political spectrum the way it is right now, it can be hard to figure out where you stand. Maybe you’re not a fan of President Joe …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar'What’s an example of nepotism that you’re actually a fan of?': People are sharing the 'nepo babies' who don't deserve the slanderDaily Dot - Allie HayesIn case you’ve been out of the internet discourse loop, there have been countless conversations about the many nepo babies of Hollywood, and to what …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarWhy the Andrew Tate 'surprised face' meme will get you blockedDaily Dot - Katherine HugginsIf Andrew Tate could have foreseen the enduring meme that would emerge from a since-deleted, 11-minute YouTube video, he probably would have kept a …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarWhy an illustration of Saddam Hussein's spiderhole is such a lasting memeDaily Dot - Tricia CrimminsSaddam Hussein was the president of Iraq at the start of two different U.S.-led wars against him. His legacy was marked by a brutal reign over the …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar'It's my HG': In case you're confused, here’s what the acronym 'HG' stands for on TikTokDaily Dot - Allie HayesPerusing TikTok pretty much always guarantees that you’re going to stumble across some new acronym that has you scratching your head and feeling …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarTimothée Chalamet was spotted filming his upcoming role as Bob Dylan, and people already have opinions—and memesDaily Dot - Allie HayesIn case you haven’t already heard, A+ actor and internet boyfriend Timothée Chalamet has been tapped to play the iconic singer Bob Dylan in an …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatar'Mama, kudos for saying that—for spilling': People are turning a moment from 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' into a memeDaily Dot - Allie HayesIf you were online at any point this weekend, it was likely you came across a tweet or TikTok using the phrase, “Mama, kudos for saying that. For …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarMeme History: The story behind "Blinking White Guy," the GIF you've seen a million timesDaily Dot - Kyle CaliseMeet Drew Scanlon. He’s a video editor, beacon of health and positivity, podcaster, and former video producer at gaming website “Giant Bomb.” In the …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarAl Pacino read the winner for the Best Picture Oscar in the most anti-climactic way imaginable—and yes, it’s now a memeDaily Dot - Allie HayesThe 96th Annual Academy Awards were on last night and it was a treasure trove of memeable moments. From Messi the dog’s triumphant appearance to John …
AvatarDaily DotAvatarAvatarMeme History: Willy Wonka MemesDaily Dot - Kyle CaliseWilly Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is clearly having a moment in early 2024. Described as a “nightmare” that “left children in tears,” but billed as …