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- “Hope you’re okay, king”: Mr. Met takes a brutal fall off the stage
Mr. Met’s appearance at the Lumineers' July 11 concert at Citi Field went viral after the mascot fell off the stage. The mascot dropped a tambourine thrown to him by Lumineers lead singer Wesley Schultz before he walked right off the stage. It was a dramatic fall, but Mr. Met… Read more » - “In some cases gals”: New Trump quote becomes a meme as the post itself gets ratio’d on Truth Social
Donald Trump's frustration over his boys and, in some cases, gals continuing to demand answers about the alleged Jeffrey Epstein client list has become an unexpected meme. Earlier this month, the Justice Department released a memo claiming that there's nothing to suggest Epstein maintained a list of high-profile clients for… Read more » - “It’s about politics”: New “Superman” film draws Israel-Palestine comparisons on social media
The latest Superman film was even more political than many were expecting, and it's rattling opinion-havers across the internet. The easy comparisons between its plot and the war in Gaza angered those from the center to the right, while leftists are rediscovering their love of this immigrant superhero. Ben Shapiro… Read more » - Lena Dunham says she’s not surprised by the rise of alt-right vitriol: “Those voices existed in the comment section”
Lena Dunham says she isn’t surprised by the rise of alt-right rhetoric—because she heard it coming from Girls critics over a decade ago. Lena Dunham links conservative backlash to the rise of the alt-right In a recent interview on the Girls Rewatch podcast, Lena Dunham admitted she couldn't relate to… Read more » - “Guess it continues to stay secret”: Starbucks officially adopts a “secret menu,” but customers can’t get it to load in the app
After years of "hacks" videos and social media fervor, Starbucks officially acknowledged the "secret menu" by adding it to the app. Starting Monday, Starbucks Rewards customers can find fan favorite drink customizations they can order with a tap. Only time will tell whether this will be more or less of… Read more » - “Might’ve cured my depression”: The new “Superman” movie goes viral for making fans feel something rare: hope
The new Superman movie has sparked an unexpected internet movement, with viewers saying it’s making them feel hopeful, healed, and punk. Is the new Superman film hopecore? James Gunn’s Superman, released this past weekend, opened to strong box office numbers at $125 million in the US opening weekend and even… Read more » - “King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan”: Rosie O’Donnell responds to Trump’s citizenship threat on Instagram
Rosie O'Donnell had some choice words for President Donald Trump after he threatened to revoke her citizenship over her persistent criticism. Her comeback continued an 18-year feud between the two that started before Trump got into politics and followed the comedian to Ireland. It will come as no surprise to… Read more » - “It’s really simple”: The “Antipasto Salad Mom” shares her recipe after going viral on TikTok
A new neighbor snubbed at a Fourth of July party finally shared the salad recipe the internet’s been waiting for. Nicole and her son were new to the area and invited to a Fourth of July cookout by guests of the hosts. Nicole prepared an antipasto salad with homemade cheese,… Read more » - “You’re not verbally responding to basic interactions”: Zoomers are crashing out after other generations explain what the “Gen Z stare” actually is
Everyone knows what the Gen Z stare is. But apparently, Gen Z themselves missed the memo. The idea of the "Gen Z stare" (or the "Gen Z gaze") has been a hot topic on social media lately. Older generations had broached the topic in recent months, and zoomers on TikTok… Read more » - “Dumb people insist that Ron Swanson would’ve voted for Trump”: Nick Offerman clears the air on his “Parks & Recreation” character’s potential politics
The comedy show Parks and Recreation never failed to provide its audience with some of the funniest moments through political-satire tendencies. One of the well-known characters from that series is Ron Swanson. Standing out as perhaps the most notable figure in Pawnee, Swanson became known for his passionate leadership and… Read more »
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