#internet-culture

#internet-culture

There's something about a good joke or a meme...where it sticks in our minds for years and we can draw from it for a certain feeling.

The Louvre of Bluesky, known for its brutal commentary and humorous captures of rogue posts, has disappeared after being targeted by a cowardly email.

I felt worried for him. I want to protect him from that whole joke of becoming the internet's daddy. You're so much more.

In this episode, the crew dives deep into the mozzarella stick ska meme, exploring its origins and polarizing effects on the ska genre across the internet.

The internet has shifted its discourse, often packaging age-old oppressions against women in the guise of social justice, which complicates the fight for genuine empowerment.

Using just the photo and some vague background context, Rainbolt pieced together the location. Within no time, he revealed the exact pizza joint.

AI-generated memes have taken over, transforming the absurdity of past man-made memes into digital versions that resonate with the current internet culture.

In this edition of WIRED, we're finding plenty of ways to show you just how roguish, how crooked, and how precarious our world has become.

"The white-hot novelty of electronic mail is preserved in amber by a ridiculous 1994 film: reverse sexual-harassment thriller Disclosure."

At Camp Gonedoor, campers find their own unique meaning of 'coming of age', from confronting fears in the woods to exploring connections with crushes.

"House Bill 366, often referred to online as the Texas meme bill, was filed on Feb. 27, 2025, by Rep. Dade Phelan (R-T.X.). The law would require political ads using digitally altered media to display a label stating that it includes content that isn't real."

The irony is palpable — an anti-piracy campaign may have relied on a freely cloned font, raising questions about the messaging and principles of its creators.

Le Poisson Steve, a chiptune earworm by French musician Tomo, has gone viral through an animated clip by illustrator Vigz, captivating audiences worldwide.

"I thought, 'You know what, if I have to cook all this chicken for my silly little dog, I need to do something for the chickens, because we take chickens for granted.'"

If we want to enjoy everything good about the internet, we need to support the people who make it great, the millions of independent content creators working to educate and entertain, for very little reward.