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Media industry
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Webby Awards Just Gave Creators What They've Always Deserved

The Webby Awards has introduced dedicated creator categories to formally recognize the evolution and significance of internet creators.
Independent films
fromFast Company
6 days ago

30 years ago, 'Hackers' and 'The Net' predicted the possibilities-and horrors-of internet life

The mid-'90s marked a pivotal moment in digital communication with the advent of email and the rise of internet culture.
fromSlashGear
6 days ago
NYC music

13 Of YouTube's First Uploaded Videos And How Many Views They Have Now - SlashGear

YouTube has evolved from a simple video site to a dominant platform, celebrating 20 years of user-generated content.
"Me at the zoo" is a historical landmark in YouTube's evolution, highlighting early content's simplicity compared to today's complex productions.
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
2 weeks ago

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here's what's really going on with HB 366

Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring disclaimers on altered political media, igniting controversy among meme enthusiasts.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

The age of being 'very online' is over. Here's why.

Internet culture has become mainstream, making it difficult for individuals to claim a unique understanding of memes and trends.
The rise of social media has led to widespread access to memes, fundamentally changing their exclusivity.
Many social media users struggle to find suitable platforms for their content amidst rapid changes in existing ones.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Latest Trend Online Must Be Simply Devastating for J.D. Vance

The rise of memetic content featuring JD Vance on social media highlights the absurdity and satire in political discourse today.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
London startup

Bluesky Can't Take a Joke

New social platforms continually frustrate seasoned users who see a cycle of new members unaware of established norms.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says

The debate over whether 100 men can defeat a silverback gorilla has gained attention, sparking humor and engagement online.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

The age of being 'very online' is over. Here's why.

Internet culture has become mainstream, making it difficult for individuals to claim a unique understanding of memes and trends.
The rise of social media has led to widespread access to memes, fundamentally changing their exclusivity.
Many social media users struggle to find suitable platforms for their content amidst rapid changes in existing ones.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Latest Trend Online Must Be Simply Devastating for J.D. Vance

The rise of memetic content featuring JD Vance on social media highlights the absurdity and satire in political discourse today.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
London startup

Bluesky Can't Take a Joke

New social platforms continually frustrate seasoned users who see a cycle of new members unaware of established norms.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says

The debate over whether 100 men can defeat a silverback gorilla has gained attention, sparking humor and engagement online.
more#social-media
#copyright
Typography
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

So those anti-piracy ads 'stole' a font? It's all too common

The FACT campaign against piracy ironically used a potentially pirated font in its messaging.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Typography

There Are Hilarious New Allegations About Those "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" Anti-Piracy Ads

The anti-piracy ad "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" may use pirated material, highlighting the hypocrisy of its message.
Typography
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

So those anti-piracy ads 'stole' a font? It's all too common

The FACT campaign against piracy ironically used a potentially pirated font in its messaging.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Typography

There Are Hilarious New Allegations About Those "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" Anti-Piracy Ads

The anti-piracy ad "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" may use pirated material, highlighting the hypocrisy of its message.
more#copyright
#4chan
Online Community Development
fromEngadget
1 month ago

4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack

4chan faced a significant outage due to a hack, leading to the doxing of users and potential implications for the forum's future.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Digital life

4chan may be dead, but its toxic legacy lives on

4chan's evolution from memes to a breeding ground for extremism reflects the transformation of internet culture.
The decline of 4chan highlights the changing dynamics of online communities and their impact on societal norms.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

4chan is back online, says it's been 'starved of money' | TechCrunch

4chan partially returns online after a significant data breach caused by a hacker who exploited server vulnerabilities.
Online Community Development
fromEngadget
1 month ago

4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack

4chan faced a significant outage due to a hack, leading to the doxing of users and potential implications for the forum's future.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Digital life

4chan may be dead, but its toxic legacy lives on

4chan's evolution from memes to a breeding ground for extremism reflects the transformation of internet culture.
The decline of 4chan highlights the changing dynamics of online communities and their impact on societal norms.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

4chan is back online, says it's been 'starved of money' | TechCrunch

4chan partially returns online after a significant data breach caused by a hacker who exploited server vulnerabilities.
more#4chan
Video games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'chicken jockey' trend is turning 'Minecraft' screenings into total chaos

The viral 'chicken jockey' trend has led to chaotic scenes in theaters during the Minecraft movie screenings.
#music
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chris Imler: The Internet Will Break My Heart review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

Chris Imler's album explores the dark themes of internet culture through eclectic sounds, blending humour and authenticity.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Music production

food house / Gupi / Fraxiom: two house

The album 'two house' by food house creatively blends humor and absurdity in music, drawing on a plethora of internet cultures and meme references.
fromMashable
1 month ago
SF music

Why is this French fish taking over your FYP?

Le Poisson Steve is a viral animated fish character combining catchy music and quirky visuals that appeals broadly regardless of language.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chris Imler: The Internet Will Break My Heart review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

Chris Imler's album explores the dark themes of internet culture through eclectic sounds, blending humour and authenticity.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Music production

food house / Gupi / Fraxiom: two house

The album 'two house' by food house creatively blends humor and absurdity in music, drawing on a plethora of internet cultures and meme references.
fromMashable
1 month ago
SF music

Why is this French fish taking over your FYP?

Le Poisson Steve is a viral animated fish character combining catchy music and quirky visuals that appeals broadly regardless of language.
more#music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Which celebrities are lying about their height? This website's done the research

Celebheights.com showcases the obsessive nature of height discussions among users, reflecting a community deeply invested in accuracy and debate.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

OnlyFans star Sophie Rain believes God is 'happy' she's successful after earning $43M fortune

Sophie Rain attributes her success on OnlyFans to her Christian faith and strong personal boundaries.
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

FAFO: The Origin, Meaning, and Why You Should Think Twice Before Testing It | stupidDOPE

FAFO expresses the idea that reckless actions lead to inevitable consequences, transcending internet culture.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Josh Berry: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The internet offers a mix of anger, humor, and unique personalities that shape contemporary comedy and social interactions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Humor

Sammy J: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The internet has fundamentally changed life, but nostalgia exists for the simpler, pre-internet days.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Internet's Favorite Sex Anthropologist

Aella transitioned from a cam girl to a sex researcher, embracing her identity and exploring human sexuality through her personal experiences and online presence.
Podcast
fromConsequence
2 months ago

The Story of "Jesus Is a Friend of Mine," the Greatest Ska Viral Video Ever: Podcast

The 1980s Christian ska video 'Jesus Is a Friend of Mine' became a viral sensation 25 years after its original release.
fromMashable
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Duolingo 'kills' its owl mascot Duo

Duolingo's mascot Duo has been humorously 'killed off', highlighting the brand's embrace of internet culture and publicity stunts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ouija boards, feathered dinosaurs and stuffed-crust pizza: the best podcasts to send you down a rabbit hole

The podcast industry continues to evolve with creative and thoughtful explorations into unique topics, filling the void left by previous series.
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