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Who Is Xiao Ling, And Why Does He Keep Appearing In TikToks?
TikToks are full of stories about the plight of Xiao Ling, a mysterious Chinese man who is definitely not the person on screen. Still confused? Allow us to explain this meme.
What's Going On With Jordan Peterson And Elliot Page?
Peterson has been suspended from Twitter, but why? Here's everything you might want to know about the whole Jordan Peterson and Elliot Page controversy.
Are Government Agents Really Looking At Your Memes? 'Glowposting' And 'Government Agent Watching Me' Explained
In 2017, memes about how FBI agents are in your phone giving you personal advice or on forums glowing in the dark spread widely … but are they really? Let's take a deeper dive into these two conspiracy memes.
Why Are People Wearing Suits To 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' And What Are All The Memes About?
From asking for "Tickets, Please" to ridiculous IMDb reviews, the new Minions movie is generating memes leading up to opening day, so let's explain.
What Are 'Hamster Death Stories' And Why Are They Always So Strange?
Pet hamsters around the world are dying in mysterious ways … but why? We explain this bizarre phenomenon explained in my memes and viral videos.
What Is 'Saw Con?' The Meme And Joke Explained
So, someone online just invited you to Saw Con and you're not even sure it's being held in your area. Before you answer and fall into their trap, here's why "saw con" might not mean what you think it does.
What Is 'Torment Nexus?' The 'Man-Made Horrors' Trope Explained
Companies "creating a Torment Nexus" has become quite a trope in memes recently. While the Torment Nexus, obviously, is something unpleasant, what exactly is it, and who coined the expression? Read all about the trope that describes man-made horrors in our explainer.
What Is The 'Wanna Buy A Box Of Thin Mints' Sound?
Do you really know where this sound comes from? And do you want to buy a box of thin mints? The YouTube and TikTok meme trend behind "Wanna Buy A Box Of Thin Mints."
What Does 'City Boy' Mean? The Slang Term And Meme Explained
The slang word "city boy" is spreading across TikTok right now with roots tracing back to 2019's "city boy summer" meme. Here's what it all means.
What Is The 'Drake The Type Of Guy' Meme? The Phrasal Template And Image Macro Explained
Breaking down one of the most prominent meme formats about Drake, Canada's number one rapper, we explain the "Drake The Type Of Guy" meme series, how it came to be and how to use it.