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7This Sculpted Version of the “This Is Fine” Meme Is Perfect
A sculptor named Adam from North of the Border has created a three-dimensional version of KC Green's popular "This Is Fine" meme. The sculpture captures the essence of the meme, which depicts a dog calmly stating "This is fine" while surrounded by flames, reflecting feelings amidst chaotic situations.
The Rise of the New Romanticism
Ross Barkan analyzes the cultural trends of increased aesthetic awareness and romanticism, fueled by social media's influence on identity formation and consumerism, and questions the potential societal impacts. The piece contrasts these trends with modern anxieties and existential discontents.
Everything Is Television
Derek Thompson's article posits that culture and attention are increasingly structured like television, segmented into 'channels' that users subscribe to. This trend is driven by algorithms, economic incentives, and the desire for niche communities, resulting in a fragmented and personalized media landscape.
What is the manosphere and why should we care?
This UN Women article explains the manosphere, a collection of online communities that often harbor misogynistic views, and discusses its increasing influence on real-world behaviors, particularly among young people. It highlights the importance of understanding and addressing online misogyny to prevent its spread and harmful consequences.
Inside Clavicular’s 'Looksmaxxing' Academy
Clavicular, an influencer known for "looksmaxxing," has gained attention for associating with controversial figures Andrew Tate and Nick Fuentes. The article explores Clavicular's growing online presence and the "looksmaxxing" subculture.
Bitchat
BitChute is a video hosting service launched in 2017, popular among far-right and alt-tech communities for its lax content moderation policies. The platform has been criticized for hosting hate speech and conspiracy theories.
What Is 'Gooning'? The Meaning Of 'Goon Cave' And Other Related Slang Explained
This Know Your Meme editorial defines the slang term "gooning" and related terms like "goon cave." It explores the meaning of the term within online communities.