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Could This 1921 Cartoon Be the World's First Meme?
Internet Memes have become a staple in today's social media culture, but according to VICE, it looks like a 1921 comic strip from the University of Iowa's satirical magazine The Judge was way ahead of its time. Suggested to be the first recorded use of ...
(Apr 17, 2018, HYPEBEAST)
Exploring the life of a meme with American Chopper
You may have seen a meme featuring two men furiously arguing and wondered what on earth it was all about. The five-panel series of images known as the American Chopper meme uses stills taken from the reality television show of the same name to show a ...
(Apr 17, 2018, BBC News)
Exploring the life of a meme with American Chopper - BBC News
You may have seen a meme featuring two men furiously arguing and wondered what on earth it was all about. The five-panel series of images known as the American Chopper meme uses stills taken from the reality television show of the same name to show a ...
(Apr 17, 2018, BBC News)
There's officially an 18th-century version of the "distracted boyfriend meme," and it's uncanny
Although the “distracted boyfriend”/”disloyal man” meme has only been a thing since 2017, the concept of the distracted boyfriend has been around for centuries — and there's physical proof. Someone found the 18th-century equivalent to the “distracted ...
(Apr 17, 2018, HelloGiggles)
Someone unearthed a comic strip from 1921 that's similar to a modern meme — and people can't believe how relatable ...
Someone unearthed a comic strip from 1921 that's similar to a modern meme — and people can't believe how relatable ...
(Apr 17, 2018, INSIDER)
Inquirer photographer describes image behind viral Starbucks meme
Philadelphia Union searching for mascot. Apr 13 · More from Patricia Madej · Starbucks became the center of controversy after two black men were arrested at one of its Philadelphia stores, sparking cries of racism, public apologies, and an internet ...
(Apr 17, 2018, Philly.com)
'What Are Those?' Meme Creator On Why He Hates His 'Black Panther' Shoutout
*One of the standout moments from “Black Panther” happens when T'Challa comes to Shuri's lab rocking some royal flip-flops, and upon seeing them, she says: “What are those?!” This is a reference to a meme, and the meme's creator is not happy about its ...
(Apr 17, 2018, Eurweb.com)
STEM Gala Scholarship Awarded to Meme App Entrepreneur
“Memes can come from anywhere, whether it is from popular culture, a picture on Twitter, or simply a funny selfie,” said Lopez when explaining the Internet phenomenon of memes, created by pairing a commonly recognized image with a clever or ironic ...
(Apr 17, 2018, Illinois Wesleyan University)
The “Distracted Boyfriend” Meme Has An 18th Century Version That People Are Going Wild For On Twitter
Much of the value of a meme lies in its originality; the world wide web is no place for stale memes or overdone jokes. But, in light of a recent discovery, it would appear the brand of humor people associate with memes has been around far longer than ...
(Apr 17, 2018, Bustle)
Memes About The Stormy Daniels Suspect Sketch Will Have You Crying With Laughter
Social media users can never take anything seriously. And not that I'm complaining, because I often get a rise out of seeing what the newest viral meme is, but the latest one was created out of a really urgent matter. Stormy Daniels shared a composite ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Elite Daily)
Review: Bazzi's 'Cosmic' reveals the man behind the meme
You might recognize Bazzi's song "Mine" from the impact it had on meme culture a few months ago. Does the lovey-dovey "you so fuckin' precious when you smile" ring a bell? Bazzi's debut album proves he has an ear for hits. Cosmic, released April 12 ...
(Apr 18, 2018, The Diamondback)
Jennifer Garner Celebrated Her Birthday By Turning Herself Into a Meme
Leave it to Jennifer Garner to turn to be adorably self-depreciating on her own birthday. The Miracles From Heaven actress turned 46 on Tuesday, and she shared her appreciation for all her friends, family and fans who were wishing her a happy day by ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Entertainment Tonight)
The Third Annual Indie Meme Festival and Why You Should Give It a Chance
That is what the third Annual Indie Meme Festival (IMMF), which is founded by Alka Bhanot and Tripti Bhatnagar, is hoping to bring to the table for willing audiences. First launched in 2016, The Indie Meme Festival's goal is to promote socially ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Study Breaks)
Jennifer Garner Turns Herself Into a Meme for Her Birthday
Jennifer Garner rang in her 46th birthday with plenty of humor. The beloved actress celebrated her special day on Tuesday and took to social media before the day's end to thank fans for their well wishes. "I'm having the best birthday and so much of it ...
(Apr 18, 2018, E! Online)
Eric Andre's New 'Who Killed Hannibal?' Gunshot Meme Is Blowing Up on Reddit
Memes have finally caught up to the age-old adage, "Whoever smelt it, dealt it" with a little help from human enigma Eric Andre. You may have seen the episode of The Eric Andre Show in which a stiff set about climate change segues into Andre pulling ...
(Apr 18, 2018, VICE)
'Baskin-Robbins Got Me Like' Is 2018's Twerkiest, GIFiest, Meme-iest Ad Campaign
This is not your father's Baskin-Robbins. Unless he's one of those dads who really loves to embarrass you by singing along to Ariana Grande at full volume in the car. The ice cream brand's newest campaign, “Baskin-Robbins Got Me Like,” revels in the ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Adweek)
'Who killed Hannibal?' is the Eric Andre meme for messing up and blaming someone else
There's a meme on the rise that's perfect for shifting the blame to someone else. If the American Chopper meme is the format for facilitating hard-hitting discussions about toxic masculinity and U.S. interventionist policies, Eric Andre's new "Who ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Mashable)
Father John Misty Makes a Meme About His Album Leaking
Last night, Father John Misty announced his new album God's Favorite Customer and shared two new songs: “Just Dumb Enough to Try” and “Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All.” Today, the album was briefly and erroneously made available to ...
(Apr 18, 2018, Pitchfork)
Bazzi's beats bring music to the meme scene
“You so f***in' precious when you smile,” was the only line Andrew Bazzi needed to begin his rise to fame with his 2017 single, “Mine.” These now-iconic lyrics went viral in October when Snapchat released a “Be Mine” lens, which fills the user's screen ...
(Apr 19, 2018, University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News)
Meme-worthy rise
Alt-J rocketed to international fame on the strength of their debut album, 2012's An Awesome Wave, but they've since experienced some pushback. Maybe it was to be expected. As an art-rock group out of Leeds, England, they're often cast—perhaps ...
(Apr 19, 2018, Sacramento News & Review)
