Why so many meme coins fail almost immediately
The meme coin boom has made some Web3 bros incredibly rich. But a new study published on Cornell University’s arXiv suggests the ecosystem is better understood as a place of extreme churn,…
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‘Meme depression,’ Ghibli-gate, 6-7: An internet-culture roundup for 2025
For the chronically online, 2025 was the year of “brain rot”, AI slop, and “rage bait,” a time of consuming Labubu matcha Dubai chocolate to the sound of “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” and…
25 Years Ago, This Christmas Cult Classic Proved Nicolas Cage is More Than a Meme
Saying that Nicolas Cageis unpredictable is one of the biggest understatements anyone can make. While Cage has proven himself to be a phenomenal actor, particularly in recent years, most…
NXDR: Nextdoor could be the last meme stock of 2025. Here’s why
As the year winds down to a close, with just three weeks left on the calendar, Nextdoor may be the next, last, big meme stock of 2025. Here’s why. What happened? On Wednesday, Nextdoor…
‘Who was president in 2020?’ is more than a viral meme
When treating a head injury, one of the questions doctors ask their patients is whether they know who is currently the president. It’s part of a standard neurological exam for assessing…
Only One Mexican American GOP Rep Has Commented on Trump’s Racist Meme
Agents rappelled in from helicopters, broke down doors, used flash bangs, tore tenants from their units, and detained several people—including numerous U.S. citizens—for hours before…
John Fetterman Shares Bizarre Winnie the Pooh Meme After Israel Attack
Pod Save America host and former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor wrote of Fetterman’s response, “I fucking hate this idiotic, childish memeification of deadly serious issues. Any hope of…
Trump and Melania’s Scammy Meme Coins Have Lost Almost All Value
You may recall that the president has a meme coin, $TRUMP. Days before his second inauguration, the president—who told Fox News in his first term that he was not “a big fan” of…
White House Slammed After Posting Disgusting “Jet2 Holiday” Meme
Continuing its 4Chanified social media strategy, the White House’s official X account on Tuesday put an appalling twist on the “Jet2 holiday” internet trend. The trend consists of viral…
Trump's Meme Mocking Obama Backfires as JD Vance Steals Spotlight Again
In a fresh jab at former President Barack Obama, Donald Trump stirred the internet with a meme, only to have Senator JD Vance unexpectedly steal the spotlight. Trump reposted an edited…
Meme stock Krispy Kreme will give away free doughnuts just for wearing this popular shoe—here’s when and why
Doughnut lovers, this one’s for you! Starting in August, you’ll be able to purchase limited-edition Crocs clogs inspired by Krispy Kreme’s glazed doughnuts—and also get a free doughnut,…
What is Opendoor? OPEN stock price soars as housing market platform becomes the latest meme stock
Watch out, AMC. There’s a new meme stock on the market. Shares in Opendoor Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: OPEN) have been on fire over the past week. Since Tuesday, July 15, OPEN stock has…
‘Love Island USA:’ Huda Mustafa on Why Chris Was a Bad Cuddler, the Viral ‘Mamacita’ Meme and Her Plan to Stop Her Fans From Bullying Castmates
“Love Island USA” Season 7 contestant Huda Mustafa achieved a franchise first after choosing to end her connection with Chris Seeley in the finale. Moments before finding out who America…
Ben Ahlers on ‘The Gilded Age,’ Being a Meme and His Journey From Iowa to HBO Stardom
One thing about being part of a prime HBO series: the chances of going viral for something, at some point, are high. “I’ve said this before, I’ll say it again: Evan Ross Katz changed my…
Jeremy Allen White, 34, Responds to the Viral 'The Bear' Meme
When Season 1 of The Bear premiered, you may remember that it was a bit of a grassroots campaign to get fans to watch the series. The FX show was not the hit it is today right out the…
Gold phones, meme coins, and instant pots: Trump’s MAGA economy is taking shape
Winning the 2024 election came with lots of benefits for Donald Trump: more Cabinet secretaries to fire via tweet, more grimacing sit-downs with foreign heads of state, and more time…
Trump Posts Wild Meme of Bruce Springsteen as He Ramps Up Threats
House Democrats immediately pounced. At a House Rules Committee meeting early Wednesday morning, ranking member Jim McGovern asked Representative Brendan Boyle, the ranking member on the…
‘His views better have changed since 2012’: How a viral meme account beat the Vatican to the Pope Leo XIV news
White smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday at 6:07 p.m. local time, signaling the end of the conclave and the election of a new pope to lead the Catholic Church. Cardinal…
FCA Issues Warning on Unauthorized Meme Coin Project as Illegal Ads Persist
FCA Issues Warning on Unauthorized Meme Coin Project as Illegal Ads Persist Illegal crypto advertisements remain prevalent in the United Kingdom, even after multiple warnings issued by the…
Crypto Mogul Vitalik Buterin Donates $290,000 to Adorable Baby Hippo Moo Deng, Internet's Favorite Meme Star of 2024
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has made headlines with an extraordinary act of generosity. The cryptocurrency billionaire donated over $290,000 to support Moo Deng, a…
Hailey Welch's $HAWK Meme Coin Skyrockets to $500M Before Crashing 88%
Hailey Welch, popularly known as the "Hawk Tuah Girl," launched her much-anticipated $HAWK meme coin on December 4 on the Solana blockchain. Initially, the cryptocurrency soared, reaching…