among us

Last night Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted her debut Twitch stream of an epic Among Us session with some popular streamers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, Pokimane, DrLupo, HasanAbi, Disguised Toast, Corpse, and more. The stream peaked at 430k views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever after Ninja and Shroud. Bernie Sanders' and Donald Trump's streams didn't even come close. 

Twitter was largely smitten with AOC and her genuine enjoyment of the game. After a first round of getting a feel for it, she quickly proved she was a natural. Of course, the spectacle wasn't just about fun and games. AOC took the opportunity to talk about healthcare and encourage the audience to vote (she is a politician, after all). Many on Twitter found the stream to be a refreshing new take on a political rally that managed to avoid feeling too contrived or cringe. A few meme-minded tweeters did their thing and photoshopped AOC into some less wholesome gameplay, including a certain infamous PewDiePie moment. We've collected some of the top Twitter highlights and reactions to the viral stream.

As Sunday unfolds, so does the dread of starting another week of monotonous responsibility. To combat the bad feelings, we've put together this healthy mix of memes for your depressed perusal. They won't change the way you see the world, but they may distract you from the dismalness of reality - or at least remind you that it's possible to laugh your way through the pain. 

If you're looking to inject your year with even more drama (albeit harmless), consider exploring the insanely popular game Among Us. The murder mystery game, which is available on Steam, seems to have won the hearts of hardcore gamers and the desperately bored alike. It's not hard to see why. The simple game boasts intrigue, strategy, and a whole lot of shit talking. What more could a listless internet user want? 

For those of you who already appreciate the game and its many opportunities for comedy, we humbly present these memes. They may bring back memories of conflict and betrayal, but they're pretty damn funny.

While the murder-mystery game Among Us was released in 2018, it wasn't until the dreaded summer of 2020 that it really exploded in popularity. The game, which brings to mind Mafia, only garnered real attention after English-speaking streamers like Kaif began streaming Among Us on Twitch. The game itself is easy to figure out, exciting (MURDER) and can take as little as ten minutes to complete.

With so many people struggling to find activities during a pandemic, it's no wonder that Among Us has become the latest gaming craze. And when there's a craze of any kind of the internet, you can expect to see a sudden influx of memes on the subject. Reddit and Instagram in particular have been overflowing with funny Among Us tidbits, so we decided we'd gather the very best examples for fans of the game. If you're feeling left out, we suggest you download the game from Steam. It might just be the time-waster you're looking for.

It's Friday, and while for many of us that might be a meaningless designation of time, it's also when we share our favorite dank memes of the week. This week's edition of The Dank Drop reflects the internet's newfound obsession with Among Us- as well as a new Leonardo DiCaprio meme format. It's a nice mix of meme trends and the usual edgy content, which we think makes for a solid pre-weekend distraction. Happy scrolling.