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Internet Culture Archive

Archives for September 2016

Culture
A New York lawyer saw something, said something. Now he’s an internet meme.A New York lawyer saw something, said something. Now he’s an internet meme.
Culture

An ad put his face all over New York. Then New Yorkers put his face all over the internet.

By Aja Romano
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the company’s 18th birthday
Internet Culture

It’s a more contentious milestone than you might think.

By Caroline Framke
Internet Culture
67,000 people composed this melody on the internet — and it sounds pretty good67,000 people composed this melody on the internet — and it sounds pretty good
Internet Culture

This is crowdsourcing at its finest.

By Zachary Crockett
Comedian Franchesca Ramsey breaks down why digital media is so important for creators of color
Culture

“Our frustration comes from not being able to tell our own stories.”

By Victoria M. Massie
Culture
The Harry Potter universe still can’t translate its gay subtext to text. It’s a problem.The Harry Potter universe still can’t translate its gay subtext to text. It’s a problem.
Culture

It’s 2016, and the Harry Potter fandom has evolved. Why hasn’t the HP universe evolved with it?

By Aja Romano
Culture
YouTube’s “ad-friendly” content policy may push one of its biggest stars off the websiteYouTube’s “ad-friendly” content policy may push one of its biggest stars off the website
Culture

Phil DeFranco is one of YouTube’s most prominent stars. So why is YouTube removing ads from his account?

By Aja Romano

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