Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

What started out as a punishment project for bad animators quickly turned into one of the most beloved fairytales of the 21st century.

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

The basketball star’s recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight. 

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Following the Ukraine crisis, it is important to address the appropriate times to use humor and how it can invalidate a situation.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Let’s take a walk down memory lane and remember what made all of us laugh throughout this eventful year.

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.

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.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The Nicktoon has become one of the most popular sources for internet laughs, but how did it happen?

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Learning a new language may seem like an intimidating goal, but the many benefits outweigh the challenges.

D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

In the midst of turmoil, memes are here to save the day.

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

As meme culture continues to grow in popularity, college campuses are adopting their own, specific brands of humor.