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Internet Culture Archive

Archives for November 2018

Money
Why did it take Instagram so long to add features for visually impaired people?Why did it take Instagram so long to add features for visually impaired people?
Money

Its parent company, Facebook, has had them for more than two years.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Money
How and why do influencers make so much money? The head of an agency explains.How and why do influencers make so much money? The head of an agency explains.
Money

The co-founder of Viral Nation explains how influencers can command $100,000 for posts on YouTube or Instagram.

By Chavie Lieber
Internet Culture
That really big cow is a steer named Knickers. Long may he meme.That really big cow is a steer named Knickers. Long may he meme.
Internet Culture

The 1.4-ton Holstein-Friesian dairy steer was deemed too big to kill.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Melania Trump’s White House Christmas decorations have become a horror meme yet againMelania Trump’s White House Christmas decorations have become a horror meme yet again
Culture

Your new holiday tradition: A Very Scary White House Christmas!

By Aja Romano
Money
Jell-O is finally capitalizing on the Instagram slime trendJell-O is finally capitalizing on the Instagram slime trend
Money

Three years into the fad.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
YouTube is full of cringey, clickbait DIY channels. They’re even weirder than you think.
Money

How bizarre channels like Troom Troom and 5-Minute Crafts took over YouTube.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
“Protect RBG” memes capture cultural anxiety over the Supreme Court“Protect RBG” memes capture cultural anxiety over the Supreme Court
Culture

Ruth Bader Ginsburg received love, spells, and offers of organ donation from social media following her hospitalization.

By Aja Romano
Money
How to succeed in business by being a Taylor Swift fanHow to succeed in business by being a Taylor Swift fan
Money

Fandom can be an expensive hobby, but there are also ways to get paid for your time and affection.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Midterm Elections 2018
The memes of the 2018 midterm elections reflect a feeling of urgency and determinationThe memes of the 2018 midterm elections reflect a feeling of urgency and determination
Midterm Elections 2018

This year the memes are all about the importance of voting.

By Aja Romano
Money
How to make your dog Instagram-famous, according to a manager for “pet influencers”How to make your dog Instagram-famous, according to a manager for “pet influencers”
Money

A manager for famous animals explains the big business of pets on social media.

By Chavie Lieber
Money
Elon Musk: “Tesla cannot die”Elon Musk: “Tesla cannot die”
Money

“Tesla is incredibly important for the future of sustainable transport and energy generation,” Musk said in a recent interview.

By Aditi Shrikant
Culture
Beyoncé and Jay–Z paid tribute to black athletes — and black power — for HalloweenBeyoncé and Jay–Z paid tribute to black athletes — and black power — for Halloween
Culture

Black Olympians Florence Griffith–Joyner and Tommie Smith got a Carter family salute.

By Aja Romano