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Meme 2020: How The Bloomberg Campaign Changed The Role Of Memes In Modern Politics
In recent years, internet memes have made their way into numerous advertising campaigns, appearing in billboards, physical junk mail, commercials and more. However, until this year, politicians failed to make use of memes as a major tool in their election campaigns -- that is until Bloomberg launched a campaign on Instagram with the help of a company called Meme 2020. If you’re unfamiliar with this project, let’s briefly explain what it is, and why it’s such a significant milestone in meme history.
Gaze Upon These McDonald's Ads Trying To Get You Horny For Burgers
When graphic design truly IS your passion, but you use that passion for evil.
RIP RompHim, The Viral Garment We Hardly Knew
Two years after becoming a hot viral trend, the "male romper" company is going out of business.
Andrew Yang Drops Out Of Primary, Yang Gang Smashes F
His unconventional candidacy was always a long shot, and his very-online constituency sent him off the same way they supported him: with memes.
Mike Bloomberg Shakes Dogs Face, Like A Human Being Does
The multi-billionaire and Democratic presidential candidate is doing what a candidate does, giving speeches, kissing babies, attempting to communicate with dogs.
Scene Of New Yorkers Rescuing Woman Trapped Under SUV Is New York In A Nutshell
Nothing says New York like 1) getting hit by a car, 2) a crowd of strangers coming to your rescue, and 3) immediately pulling out your phone.
A Startup Is Introducing Sloped Toilet Seats For The Workplace
The idea is that sitting on them too long will hurt, meaning you can't spend 20 minutes scrolling your feed while taking a dook.
2006 Bernie Sanders Flash Game Is A Bizarre Fossil From Internet Past
The current Democratic Primary candidate's 2006 Senate campaign included a (still playable!) side-scrolling shooter where he fires "facts" at literal fat cats.
Taylor Swift's Bizarre Birthday Cake Terrifies Fans
You need to calm down with the cat cakes.
Sekiro Wins Game Of The Year At The Game Awards
The award capped off a trailer-filled night and marked FromSoftware's first victory in the category.