If you have spent any time scrolling through the internet, you have probably encountered a meme. From Grumpy Cat to Spider-Man pointing at another version of himself, memes are constantly being shared ...

What are word origins and definition? The word “meme” (/miːm/) comes from the ancient Greek word “mīmēma” which means “that is limited”. In 1976, biologist Richard Dawkins used for the first time in ...

Kids are driving their parents and teachers insane with the repetition of the numbers ‘6-7’, but what does the meme mean, and ...

The evolution of language continues to be closely influenced by digital spaces and online behavior, and this influence is increasingly being formalized. In 2025, the Cambridge Dictionary added over ...

Ifyou are an African American who grew up in integrated spaces, you may have had the not-so-pleasant experience of others calling African American Vernacular English (AAVE) “bad grammar” or “talking ...

Kendrick Lamar’s “Mustard” meme originates from the seventh track of his new album GNX, called “TV Off.” In this track, at the two-minute and five seconds mark, Lamar starts screaming “MUSTAAAARRRD.” ...

Is there more to internet memes than meets the eye? The science of these viral mash-ups reveals why they are so effective at spreading ideas and beliefs. To most of the world they are just amusing ...

Sunday night was the Super Bowl, in which the Kansas City Chiefs topped the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. But it was also a night for Superb Owls. The meme Superb Owl, an obvious typo for ...