Unchecked Social Media Use Has Formed a Generation That Is Maybe Too Honest Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University The rise of a new Twitter trend shows the power of easily accessible media as well as the propensity of young people to overshare.… July 11, 2022
Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About TikTok’s ‘Bing Bong’ Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University The viral New York meme that has taken TikTok and the sports industry by storm only continues to rise in popularity.… December 22, 2021
Gen Z’s Humor Is a Product of an Uncertain Future Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington Their absurdist comedy might seem like a bunch of randomnesses, but it's really a coping mechanism for a world in crisis — and it's funny to boot.… September 22, 2021
Steven Crowder’s ‘Change My Mind’ Segments Do Not Foster Open Debate Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College The YouTube series-turned-meme squanders its promising premise by becoming damaging propaganda.… September 13, 2021
The Karen Meme, and What It Means To Be a Karen Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University The concept might be able to help some people think critically about their actions, especially in situations involving race.… August 31, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About the Area 51 Raid Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania It's about time we all "see them aliens."… July 28, 2019
What Makes a Meme Go Viral? Rebecca Crosby, American University With the constant flow of memes on social media, what makes some go viral when others die out?… May 28, 2018