The American Meme: Netflix doc whitewashes meme culture (Opinion)

I have a secret. I love Vine. When Vine shut down last year, I turned to endless compilations of six-second comedy on YouTube. In the right circles, you will hear quotes like, “Stop. I could have dropped my croissant!” or, “Can I please get a waffle?” Which is probably why I was so excited for The American Meme. The Netflix documentary from director Bert Marcus came to the streaming platform last week

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Exploring Kyle Mabson’s Masterful Instagram Memes

I spend most of my time on Instagram scrolling through the endless supply of crudely made memes on the app’s discovery page. It’s not exactly what Instagram’s founders had in mind when they decided to simplify the process of editing and uploading photos, but start-up founders don’t get to decide how people use their services. […]

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Exploring Kyle Mabson’s Masterful Instagram Memes

I spend most of my time on Instagram scrolling through the endless supply of crudely made memes on the app’s discovery page. It’s not exactly what Instagram’s founders had in mind when they decided to simplify the process of editing and uploading photos, but start-up founders don’t get to decide how people use their services. […]

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How ‘King of the Hill’s “Meet the Propaniacs” Accidentally Predicted Meme Culture

A recurring theme throughout King of the Hill‘s run is that Hank and Bobby had little in common. The show made it clear that the pair loved each other, but Hank could never quite relate to his son, and Bobby couldn’t help but find Hank’s love of propane woefully boring. Then, in season 4’s “Meet […]

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How “Simpsons Shitposting” Brilliantly Recontextualizes the Show’s Best Jokes

If you’re reading this, you’re probably quite familiar with The Simpsons. After all, this website looks at the world of modern comedy, and it’s hard to think of anything that has contributed more to the form than the world’s most beloved (and longest running) sitcom. Phrases like “steamed hams” and “I call the big one […]

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Celebrate President’s Day with these Tiny Trump Photoshop memes

Celebrate this President’s Day the best possible way: by scrolling through Photoshopped images of a tiny Donald Trump playing Big… MORE

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