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What Is The 'Emo Kid Clutching Gun' Meme And Where Is It From? TikTok's Viral 'Emo Kid Holding Back' Meme Explained
Memes about holding yourself back using a clip of an emo kid clutching a gun are going viral on TikTok, but where does the video come from? Here's what you need to know,.
Why Are Trump Supporters Wearing Ear Bandages? The Trend Mimicking Donald Trump's Injury Explained
Recently, many supporters of the former President have been sporting white squares of gauze on their right ears at events and on social media. Here's how this performative act of imitation started and why it's being used in memes.
What Does 'I'm So Julia' Mean And Who Is Julia? The Viral 'Charli XCX' 'Brat' Meme Explained
Charli XCX has brought the internet a new slang term that has everyone declaring themselves "so Julia." But who is Julia and what does it mean to be "so Julia?" Here's what you need to know.
What Is The 'Big Sean Nintendo Switch' Photo Leak And Is It Real? The Truth Behind The Viral Instagram Post Explained
A spicy image that allegedly involves rapper Big Sean and a Nintendo Switch is going viral again after originally leaking back in 2022, but is it really Big Sean in the photo? Here's what we know.
J.D. Vance Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Couch: The Viral Hoax About Vance, A Glove And A Sofa Explained
The JD Vance "Couch Cushion" rumor has flooded the internet for a week after he was picked as Donald Trump's VP candidate. Here's how the story spread online and why it's fake.
Why Are People Saying 'Joe Biden Is Dead'? The Viral Conspiracy Theory Following The President's COVID Diagnosis Explained
Where does the wild conspiracy theory that Joe Biden has died come from, and who's been talking about it on social media? Learn more in our brief explainer on why some believe the President is dead.
Who Is 'John Fallout'? The Origin Of The Character And The 'John Fallout Scam' Meme Explained
Who is the mysterious character and why is he considered a war criminal according to Fallout's fans lore? Let's explain.
What Is With Kamala Harris And The Coconut Memes? The Meaning Behind 'Fell Out Of A Coconut Tree,' 'Coconut Pilled' And More Explained
An old, surreal quote from the Vice President and apparent new Democratic nominee has given the internet — and her campaign — a meme to rally around.
What Are The 'Ava Kris Tyson' Allegations And Are They True? The 'Shadman' And 'LavaGS' Allegations Explained
MrBeast's friend and collaborator Ava Kris Tyson is facing cancellation after some troubling allegations of inappropriate conduct toward a minor have come to light. But are they true? Here's what we know.
What Is The 'Laser Eyes Meme' And How Did It Become Prevalent In Meme Culture? The Meaning Behind 'Glowing Eyes' Edits Explained
For more than a decade online, photoshopping someone's eyes to be glowing and powerful like lasers, has been a growing trend. Here's how the effect evolved into political memes and what it means.