Where does a meme end and a tweet begin? Can tweets be memes? Can a trend that originated on Twitter transcend to become something beyond what mere memes can encapsulate? These are questions that I simply can't and won't answer. Just because I'm here does not make me a confident meme expert. I am just a dum-dum whose brain is fueled by exorbitant amounts of Diet Mountain Dew at press time. The one thing I do know is that I am not going to quit Twitter . I've been on that godforsaken website sin…

We are living in the golden age of comedy murder mysteries with an ensemble cast . Particularly the Knives Out cinematic universe and the HBO series, The White Lotus . It seems like everyone wants these movies and shows (respectively) to go on forever with an ever-rotating cast of characters, keeping Daniel Craig and Jennifer Coolidge employed forever. I definitely have some opinions about who I'd like to stay at a White Lotus location next. My list includes, but is not limited to, Patti Harris…

Don't mess with South Park fans.

One of the most pressing questions that have haunted friend groups for the past 30 years is, “which Seinfeld character am I?” Whether you're a Jerry, a George, an Elaine, or a Kramer is a difficult puzzle to solve, as we are all different Seinfeld characters depending on which friend group you're in. For instance, when I was 19 and one of the only people in my friend group doing standup comedy, I felt like Jerry. When I was a neurotic middle schooler who could not dance and had primarily male f…

While it isn't February 24th at 11:30 am, this time of the year is one of the best to enter the town of Twin Peaks . The Pacific Northwestern and spooky vibes this show has always helps me get into the autumn season. If you haven't had a rewatch in a while, it's also a good time to refresh on all of the characters, just in case you spot a Black Lodge resident at a Halloween party this year. While it's never a bad time to watch Twin Peaks , now it is extremely opportune. Twin Peaks is one of tho…

If you've spent any time on the internet over the past week, you've probably heard a thing or two about Netflix's new mini series about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmner. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which stars Evan Peters as the notorious murderer, has been met with a lot of backlash from critics and families of victims alike. While it's no secret that the public is fascinated by psychopathic, sociopathic killers, it seems people are starting to think a bit more about the implications of th…

Stolen valor taken to the next level

I really hoped it wouldn't come to this. After months of refusing to take a stance, and weeks of watching, I have to say that I have a bone to pick with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. My expectations were never particularly high, but I was initially enraptured by the show. Amazon did way better than I thought they would. It soon became clear that the beauty of the series trumps the writing. I may have been able to overlook it at first, but the writing is straight-up bad. It's rife w…

The Emmy Awards always seem to come out of the blue. They aren't situated during the tried and true Awards Season TM , making them way less of a hassle to watch. It's also a lot more likely that you've seen one of the Emmy nominated shows versus the prestige Oscar-Bait dramas that get spit out for us to chew up every December. This years Emmy Awards had some really nice moments. Sheryl Lee Ralph gave an incredibly moving speech after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Goodburger stars…

For the last month or so it's felt like everyone has been talking about FX's The Bear - and now those same people are rejoicing at news that it's been picked up for a second season. The single-camera dramedy seems to have won viewers over with its realistic portrayal of kitchen life, winning characters, and apparently the unanimous thirst for the show's star, Jeremy Allen White. As someone who spent quite a bit of time in restaurant kitchens, I can agree that the portrayal is on-point, save the…

Line cooks seem to be the talk of the town lately. Memes about the surly yet sweet restaurant workers seem to be on the rise, and all of them are super favorable. The gritty and comedic glimpse into kitchen life we've been seeing on The Bear seems to be bolstering the trend. At least that's what it seems like based on the response to a viral tweet about the 8 episode series.

It's only been a month since Disney+ debuted its latest limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, but the internet had been talking about it long before its May 22nd premiere. Much of the hype and hubbub existed on Reddit's r/PrequelMemes subreddit, where users make and exchange memes related to everything but Star Wars' first three releases. While the subreddit is known for its devotion to the critically panned prequels, it's also a place where people get excited about the latest shows and movies. As on…

The more you know

Every now and then 4chan has a hand in something good. And today, well, this month, rather, is one of those times. The imageboard site is responsible for one of my favorite new memes, an exploitable meme format that involves a seriously hideous Zoomer hairstyle, famous actors and characters, and a whole lot of painful Zoomer slang. While both Zoomer ‘dos and Zoomer slang are pretty cringe, when they’re incorporated into these memes we rather like them. The memes first started popping up in May…

Finally, after waiting nearly three years, fans of Stranger Things can enjoy a new season of the spooky and supernatural period piece from Netflix. Across Twitter and Reddit, fans are gleefully diving into the episodes, sharing their excitement with one another. As is always the case when a new season drops, spoilers abound. It's getting increasingly difficult to avoid them whether you're extremely online or just log into Twitter when you're taking a crap. Fortunately for you, this serving of m…

Happy weekend, friends. If you're an office drone like me, you're probably chilling at home, trying to make the most of the scraps of time you can call your own. And if you're really like me, you might be watching The Office for the umpteenth time. For many of us, the show never gets old. And judging by my friend groups, the show appeal to literally everyone. Even my nihilistic punk former boyfriend was moved to tears on his fifth viewing of Jim and Pam's wedding. If you're making stoic and sur…