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Did Harambe Split the Timeline? Revisiting The Tragic Moment On The 10th Anniversary Of His Death
Ten years ago today, a 17-year-old gorilla named Harambe was shot at the Cincinnati Zoo. One day after his birthday. He had no idea he was about to become the most famous gorilla in internet history.
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Frankie Fey Talks "Loss" Meme History
Internet art historian Frankie Fey discusses the vast history of the Loss meme.
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The History of the 'Loss' Meme, Explained (Ft. Frankie Fey)
Did you know "Loss" has an entire history? Our meme scientist Frankie Fey breaks it all down 🔍 Stay tuned for part 2!
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The Classic Loss Meme Explained
In 2008, webcomic Ctrl+Alt+Del published a strip where the protagonist's girlfriend miscarried. The internet hated it so much that the strip eventually got reduced to four lines and a corner: | || || |_. That shape went on to seed an entire genre of pattern-recognition memes, and seventeen years later, people are still finding it hidden in Among Us crewmates, Geometry Dash levels, and FlightReacts screenshots. This is the story of how a webcomic about grief became the internet's most-cited meme, how its creator eventually leaned in, and how an anti-fandom on 4chan accidentally invented the "Losslike."
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What Is The 'Realistic Troll Face' Meme?
Hey, you might know me already, but I'm here to introduce myself as the most famous man on the internet.
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Realistic Trollface Wants To Tell You Something
The stuff of nightmares, I tell ya.
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The Millennial VS Gen Z Marketing Trend Explained
Also known as the "Millennial PR Team vs. Gen Z Social Team," this comparison meme format and social trend in which marketing professionals and brands illustrate the differences between marketing tactics meant to cater to either millennials or Gen Z emerged in late April 2026 and involves various brands creating mockups of ad copy meant to appeal to either generational group based on cliches and stereotypes associated with them.
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Planetronika Just Released Its Pilot and It Feels Like 2005 Again
The pilot for the animated series Planetronika, created by animator Rafael Andaya, about a female space explorer named Butterfly and her alien sidekick, Freestyle, has been released, and many seem to love it. Animated in a Y2K style reminiscent of shows like Totally Spies!, Planetronika has sparked significant discourse online and inspired fan art and other content on social media related to it.
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New Video Game 'Mixtape' Is Not What Anyone Expected
Mixtape is facing intense criticism after receiving widespread acclaim from several gaming critics, with many now calling it overrated and having bad gameplay. The video game, inspired by 1980s coming-of-age films, was released on May 7th, 2026, and garnered largely positive reviews from critics, including perfect scores from sites like IGN. As the game and its positive reviews went viral online, it then received backlash from many, who criticized it for being overhyped.
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Slay the Spire 2 Got Review Bombed Over One Name
Slay the Spire 2 was already a massive hit, but in early May 2026, the game became the center of a new controversy after players noticed Anita Sarkeesian listed as a consultant in the credits. The discovery quickly spread across X, Reddit, and Steam, where some users began review bombing the game while others argued the outrage was forced and reactionary.
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It's The Weekly Meme Roundup (5/15/2026)
This Week in Memes | May 8–15, 2026 Top 5 memes ranked by Know Your Meme page views: Planetronika — animated pilot by Rafael Andaya Welcome to Fortnite, Sheldon — Young Sheldon hazmat scene meets Fortnite season pass lineup Millennial vs. Gen Z Marketing — same product, two completely different energies Mixtape Gameplay Backlash — critic darling, everyone else hates it, controller optional Scooby-Doo Creepy Run — 2013 Flash game, Shaggy, a skeleton, and an Usher remix
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Why Baseball Fan Cam Videos Are All Over The Place
A video of a girl in the stands of a baseball game went viral this week, tricking many into thinking it was real. Now the trend has suddenly taken over social media.
