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The Most Impactful Memes of 2020
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Are you cake? Am I?
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These Are the Best Memes of 2020 So Far
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It follows in a long and troubling legacy of white women in the United States weaponizing their victimhood
By Cady Lang
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As firework displays keeping people across the nation awake at night, Twitter
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New Internet Legend Manages to Rick Roll Rick Astley
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June 18, 2020
Parents Keep Handing Toddlers Raw Eggs to Prove an Adorable Point
What could possibly go wrong?
By Melissa Locker
May 28, 2020
Meet the TikTok Creators Taking the Mini-Horror Movie to New Levels
Here's why turning to horror in in times of trouble or uncertainty is perfectly normal
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Arthur Memes on the Internet
From DW peering through a fence to Arthur's clenched fist
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‘Please Wake Up.’ The Guy From That Rage-Filled Coronavirus Rant Has a Message for the Government
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April 24, 2020
Man Climbs the Equivalent of Mount Everest in His Home
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April 22, 2020
Why Your Feed Suddenly Became Flooded With Nostalgia-Fueled Photo Trends
Social media users are sharing snapshots from their pasts for the #MeAt20 and #ImJustAKid challenges
By Megan McCluskey
April 21, 2020
Stanley Tucci Explaining His Negroni Recipe Has Entranced the Internet
The actor shared a mixology lesson on Twitter and now everyone wants a Negroni
By Melissa Locker
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This Father's Dinosaur Alter Ego Has Officially Lit Up Social Media
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By Melissa Locker
April 16, 2020
Families Travel Back in Time With Childhood Photos for the 'I’m Just a Kid' Challenge
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April 15, 2020
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Members of the hospital’s employee choir gathered online from 30 different locations to sing a cover of the Bruno Mars song “Count on Me”
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April 14, 2020
A Student From Italy Staying in an Empty Dorm Has Gone Viral For Trying to Make the Best of His Situation
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Everyone had a wonderful time
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It was like BBC Dad all over again
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Boss Who Turned Herself Into a Potato During Video Conference Is a Root Vegetable Comedy Legend
As those working from home adjust to connecting with each other remotely, video conference hiccups abound. And one such video conference issue became internet gold. It's easy to see why. In this new normal for...
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Take a Moment to Dip Into the Miniature World of This Library For Birds Livestream
Truly for the birds
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Brave Father Lets His Daughter Cut His Hair at Home with Comedic Results
“There’s a thin line between bravery and stupidity,” her father said, halfway through the cut.
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By Ashley Hoffman
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Dad, Daughter Finely Dine While Distancing
One family showed that properly observing social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic doesn't necessarily have to stop loved ones from dining "together." After returning home to Bethlehem, Penn., after studying abroad in Florence, Italy,...
By Ashley Hoffman
March 21, 2020
People Put Up Christmas Lights to Try to Bring Some Cheer to Social Distancing
'Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope'
By Rachel E. Greenspan
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Little Girl Dancing With a Dog Who Can Really Move Is Sparking a Bit of Joy
People were looking for a reason to smile on the internet this week. From happy moments of human connection to finding ways to have fun while self-quarantining in an effort to help prevent the spread...
By Rachel E. Greenspan
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Fans Look to Memes as Tom Brady Says a Bittersweet Goodbye to the Patriots
"FOREVER A PATRIOT"
By Megan McCluskey
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Here's the Story Behind That Viral Video of Kids Playing a Private Cello Concert for Their Self-Quarantining Neighbor
'We’re just trying to rethink what it means to be home in a positive way'
By Rachel E. Greenspan
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Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale Will Now Bring You a Little
High School Musical
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Yes, Sharpay and Gabriella are friends in real life
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The bunny rabbits might take a bite out of the game, though
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Dakota Johnson's Tranquil Home Impresses the Internet
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Rihanna Created a Fenty Beauty Space Just For TikTok and the 'Most Creative' Generation
"I just wanted to create a platform for the next wave of content creators"
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"Live your best life"
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By Ashley Hoffman
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The legendary dog is retiring from the contest, so he had to make his last Crufts run a good one
By TIME Staff
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'Jason Derulo Pie' Has Gone Viral Due to the Intensity of It All
Derulo took to TikTok to eat his feelings in style
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By Cady Lang
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Cute Cat Proves It Can Be a Highly Effective On-Off Switch
This cat is now the world’s cutest on-off switch
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