Memes
I Played the World’s First Jesus Christ Simulator and I Have Questions
The video game retraces the life of Jesus: the fasting, the miracles... and the giant balls of energy thrown by Satan.
Joe Biden Supporters Embrace ‘Dark Brandon’
Joe Biden isn't well liked as president. But Dark Brandon rises.
Jordan Peterson Becomes an Absurd Video Game Villain
Jordan Peterson’s 14-minute rant about being banned from Twitter make a lot more sense coming from the mouth of a Metal Gear Solid Character.
‘Absurd Trolley Problems’ Presents Increasingly Ridiculous Ethical Dilemmas
“I think the trolley problem and all its variations are so funny because they turn thousands of years of philosophical debate into a simple yes or no question."
The Memeification of R. Kelly and His Crimes
R. Kelly was endlessly memeable, giving the works of a now-convicted sex trafficker cultural cachet for far longer than was reasonable.
I Interviewed the 'We're Just Normal Men' Puppet on Zoom
Who is this talking dog? What is a Normal Man? What does any of this even mean?
The Meme-ification of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial
TikTok fancams and #megapintofwine memes inspired by Johnny Depp's court case with Amber Heard are just the tip of the very troubling iceberg.
My Brother in Christ, You Made This a Meme
Calling someone or something your “brother (or sister) in Christ” can be lightly sarcastic or lovingly snarky.
‘Cope Cages’ on Busted Tanks Are a Symbol of Russia’s Military Failures
The Russian military used improvised slat armor on its tanks in an attempt to protect them from getting blown up. It’s not going well.
How Ukraine President Zelenskyy Became an Unlikely Internet Sex Symbol
Experts explain why people are drawn to sexualising political leaders, even – and especially – in times of crisis.
The Meme-ification of the Ukraine Invasion
Why are people recasting ordinary Ukrainians as Marvel heroes? It's got more to do with internet fandom than you think.
How Music Fell in Love With Shitposting
Arca, Doja Cat and even John Mayer all profess to love the extremely online meme art form.