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$320k bill for National Party's campaign advertising

The National Party spent almost $320,000 with social media agency Topham Guerin.

Topham Guerin's strategies have been credited with helping Boris Johnson and Scott Morrison win elections. [ more ]

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The Drum

3 days ago

Gen AI v gen Z: do androids meme of electric sheep?

AI struggles to interpret Gen Z memes accurately. [ more ]

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The Best Memes of 2024 (So Far)

Memes are a way to make sense of current events and have a laugh.

Some notable memes of the year so far include the Stanley cups frenzy and the Naked Bass Pro Shops Man. [ more ]

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Meme-ifying 2024: how some young organizers are working to get their peers engaged

Memes are being used as a tool for left-leaning groups and organizations to engage young Americans and spread information

Memes can be a fast and cost-effective way to fundraise and combat political opponents [ more ]

Slate Magazine

How Henry Kissinger Became Zoomers' Public Enemy No. 1

Abby, a 25-year-old in Brooklyn, had a unique reaction to the death of Henry Kissinger, immediately suspending her date to post memes about it.

Abby waited years for Kissinger's death and saw it as a significant event worthy of creating memes and sharing them on her Instagram page. [ more ]

Engadget

Google's new domains can really put a price on a .meme

Google Registry has launched a new top-level domain type: .meme

Partners like Know Your Meme and Tenor are showcasing options for using .meme

The Early Access Period for .meme domains has begun with reducing fees each day [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Why the Daniel Craig Meme Is All Over Your Timeline, Explained

Daniel Craig's recent appearance in an Esquire interview has sparked memes comparing him to diplomats and bankers.

Craig's new look has generated anticipation for his upcoming films, including Knives Out 3 and a Luca Guadagnino project.

The memes highlight Craig's range as an actor, showcasing his ability to embody various characters and styles. [ more ]

The Ringer

1 week ago

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'Selling the OC' Season 3 Drops, Boomers on Social Media, and JoJo Siwa's Newest Dance Move

The hosts discuss internet obsessions, including Boomer behavior and favorite memes, then delve into Selling the OC drama. [ more ]

GameSpot

3 weeks ago

Video games

Sand Land Sandstorm Trailer Leans Into The Meme With Iconic Trance Song

Memes can influence the creation of media content, evident in Bandai Namco's use of the popular trance song Sandstorm in the Sand Land game trailer. [ more ]

New York Post

1 month ago

'Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler': How to understand your Gen Alpha child

Generation Alpha's slang is baffling even to Generation Z.

Gen Alpha's memes and slang showcase a vastly different cultural landscape. [ more ]

Vulture

2 months ago

It's Kurt's Turn (to Get Memed)

Glee memes make a comeback on TikTok after Universal Music Group songs are taken down.

Kurt Hummel's version of 'Rose's Turn' becomes a popular expression of regret on TikTok. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Maggie Zhou: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

Internet videos and memes have had a significant impact on forming friendships and shaping comedy preferences.

The author shares a selection of funny videos that they enjoy, including a musical theatre performance, a comedic interview clip, a Tyra Banks segment, and a TikTok room tour. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

1 month ago

New York Knicks

Knicks' Josh Hart Trolls Mikal Bridges, Says Nets Star Is Squidward in SpongeBob Meme

The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets with significant contributions from former Villanova players like Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson.

Josh Hart compared Mikal Bridges' position to the Squidward meme from SpongeBob SquarePants in reference to his former teammates' success against him. [ more ]

Time Out London

2 months ago

London

Londoners' best reactions to the new Overground line names

The rebranding of the London Overground lines has generated jokes and memes.

Londoners have had mixed reactions to the rebranding. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Wine

The Cheap, Goofy Wine That's Dividing America

Josh Cellars wines are accessible and widely distributed, similar to other mid-tier national brands.

The name 'Josh' has become the subject of caustic memes, with many poking fun at the name in relation to winemaking. [ more ]

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