We Love Unboxing Videos, But Can We Really Say Why? Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh They are incredibly popular, forming their own subsection of YouTube. But what is it about the genre that has attracted so many viewers?… August 7, 2020
A Closer Look at ‘What Animal Are You,’ the Latest Instagram Sensation Emma Smith, Wesleyan University Social media stories are awash with various images that correspond to users’ names. But where do these entertaining photos come from?… July 28, 2020
TikTok Is Defining a New Wave of Popular Music Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University The videos are more than just dances and lip syncing challenges — the app is changing how we find music, and even affecting the music charts.… July 5, 2020
‘It’s Friday’ Girl, Rebecca Black, Is More Than Just Her Teenage Failure Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University Many of us remember the viral sensation. What most don't know are the consequences of this teenager's overnight infamy.… March 11, 2020
Here’s the Tea: Should Viral Trend Creators Receive Credit for Their Work? Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College Chances are, you probably didn’t know who created the 'Renegade' dance a few weeks ago.… March 3, 2020
The Broom Challenge That Swept the Internet Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage The viral meme had everyone reaching for their cleaning supplies, even though science didn't back up the internet's wild claims.… February 27, 2020
Condom Snorting Is Not a ‘New Trend’ Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria Despite what major news outlets claim, condom snorting isn't popular amongst teens.… April 20, 2018