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Internet Culture Archive

Archives for May 2018

Culture
Roseanne had a busy night on Twitter following her show’s cancellationRoseanne had a busy night on Twitter following her show’s cancellation
Culture

Her return to Twitter was a confusing mix of apology, defensiveness, and Ambien.

By Aja Romano
Culture
What a pansexual Lando Calrissian reveals about the evolution of Star WarsWhat a pansexual Lando Calrissian reveals about the evolution of Star Wars
Culture

Lucasfilm spent decades trying to quash this side of the fandom.

By Aja Romano
Video
Why people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchainWhy people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchain
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Video

Forget cryptocurrencies — these are cryptocollectibles.

By Cleo Abram and Mallory Brangan
Culture
Senate votes to save net neutrality, but the fight is far from overSenate votes to save net neutrality, but the fight is far from over
Culture

The petition still has to make it through the House — a long shot — and then past Trump’s desk.

By Aja Romano
Culture
“Yanny” or “Laurel”: the audio clip that’s tearing the internet apart“Yanny” or “Laurel”: the audio clip that’s tearing the internet apart
Culture

The color-changing dress that ruined the internet is now in audio form.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Why you hear “Laurel” or “Yanny” in that viral audio clip, explainedWhy you hear “Laurel” or “Yanny” in that viral audio clip, explained
Culture

It comes down to how our brains pick up on, and interpret, different frequencies.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
“Is this a meme?”: the confused anime guy and his butterfly, explained“Is this a meme?”: the confused anime guy and his butterfly, explained
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“Is this a pigeon?” No — it’s yet another example of pop culture discovering Tumblr memes.

By Aja Romano
Culture
The #MeToo movement hit the literary world hard this week. It’s not the first time.The #MeToo movement hit the literary world hard this week. It’s not the first time.
Culture

The allegations against Junot Díaz are just the tip of the iceberg.

By Alexia Underwood
Culture
Online harassment threatens free speech. Now there’s a field guide to help survive it.Online harassment threatens free speech. Now there’s a field guide to help survive it.
Culture

The free speech organization PEN America says online harassment is a major threat to free expression.

By Constance Grady

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