Italian Brain Rot exploded in 2025 as a surreal, AI-fueled meme genre featuring over-the-top Italian stereotypes, exaggerated accents, operatic music, and nonsense visuals that felt intentionally ...

2025 gave us the hero with a hero, bloated Vance, and who could forget the Coldplay couple? (edit Valentina Di Liscia/Hyperallergic) As the year comes to an end, I’m really at a loss for where to ...

As we say our goodbyes to 2025, we must bid adieu to the memes that came with it. It was a surreal year on the internet — many of this year’s memes leaned heavily into the brain rot that’s come with ...

In response, TikTokers proposed an idea that started as satire but quickly became a rallying cry for users who felt overwhelmed by chaotic, hyper-ironic formats. Although the proposal began ...

On TikTok, some reckon that memes are less funny than they used to be, and have proposed drastic action. Hence, in 2026, TikTok memes are scheduled to change, wiping away the current slate of trends, ...

The kids of South Park Elementary are not starting a dangerous cult with the phrase; they are merely embracing the existential meaninglessness of it all. By Kevin Dolak For those who found themselves ...

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You likely don’t know Drew Scanlon’s name, but odds are you’ve seen his face — especially if you’ve spent any time on social media over the past eight years. Maybe you thought the man behind the ...

What if the programming language you rely on most is on the brink of a transformation? For millions of developers worldwide, Python is not just a tool, it’s a cornerstone of their craft, powering ...

Being in the public eye means celebrities frequently become the butt of a joke or subject of a viral meme. While some may be offended, others lean into the inside jokes as a way to connect with fans.

If you’ve ever peeked over your teen’s shoulder and wondered why they’re doubled over at a video of a guy in a hot dog suit running into a bush or a TikTok with a completely random punchline, you’re ...