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Lil Bub: Not All Glitter and Catnip
Life on the road is the cat’s meow.
Cyber Science: Why Memes Go Viral
The most fascinating news from around the web on June 28, 2013
The Meme as Art: Painter Sophisticates Cyberculture
There are artists who find inspiration in majestic landscapes or beautiful women — and then there are artists who find inspiration in the Internet
Grumpy Cat Goes from Meme to Movie
But she’s still not smiling
Tonik, the Dog with the Human Face, Is Up for Adoption
Most animal lovers would agree that dogs have certain human-like qualities. Rarely, however, do they mean that literally.
Clint Eastwood and the Empty Chair: How He Conceived His Speech
There’s one thing even the politically-averse remember about Mitt Romney‘s coronation night at the Republican National Convention: when Clint Eastwood carried on an argument with an empty chair he pretended was President Obama. …
Hurry Up and Start #Eastwooding Before It’s Over
As soon as Clint Eastwood was unveiled as the “surprise” speaker at the Republican National Convention, the Internet was poised to turn his appearance into some sort of meme. Dirty Harry speaking at the Republicans’ …
Yes, There’s a Cat Video Promoting the DNC Convention in Charlotte
More cats, more views. At least that’s how common Internet wisdom goes. And it appears politicos are wising up. Only days removed from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., the host committee, Charlotte in 2012, …
After a Brief Hiatus, the ‘Hey Girl, It’s Paul Ryan’ Meme Is Back
Well, that didn’t take long. After a brief sabbatical, the “Hey Girl” Tumblr dedicated to Paul Ryan is back up and running, now that Mitt Romney has officially chosen the Wisconsin Congressman as his running mate.
It’s Impossible to Deny Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’
This May Be the Best Internet Health Care Meme Yet
Hey, girl: Ryan Gosling’s got an opinion on the Supreme Court ruling he’d like to share with you.