kek
Kek is an online term with similar meanings to LOL or haha, used especially by gamers. Since the 2016 US presidential election, the Egyptian god Kek, portrayed as Pepe the Frog, has become a symbol…
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molon labe
From the Greek for “come and take them,” molon labe is a slogan used to express defiance, and is frequently employed by gun-rights advocates in the US. -
okay meme
The okay guy is an image of a downtrodden-looking man that was originally drawn using Microsoft Paint. It’s often paired with red text that reads “Okay.” His face communicates sad, defeated resignation in response to… -
problematic fave
A problematic fave is a character or person who’s done or said offensive (i.e. problematic) things. Your fave is problematic is a phrase that usually accompanies a cited list of these offensive things. The term… -
see you next Tuesday
Content warning: The following article contains offensive language, which is included because it documents the real-world use of this term. See you next Tuesday is a euphemism for the derogatory slang word cunt. -
swole
To be swole is to be very muscular, to have a nice physique, or to have really well-defined muscles. Swole, as an adjective, can refer to a specific body part or the entire body, and… -
tsundere
A tsundere is a character, most often female and in anime, who switches from being tough and cold towards a love interest into being soft and sweet. -
yiff
Yiff relates to sexual content within the furry fandom. It can be furry porn (as in pornographic images or movies) or it can be sexual interaction involving furries (the fans themselves or the characters). Generally,… -
Ash Ketchum
Ash Ketchum is the main character of the media franchise Pokémon. -
Chocolate Rain
Chocolate Rain is an original song by Youtuber, Tay Zonday. It became a viral meme in 2007, thanks to sites like 4chan and Digg. In the lyrics of the song, the term Chocolate Rain itself… -
Eye of Horus
The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration used in modern times as popular icon for the civilization and is sometimes associated with occult beliefs. -
Harambe
Harambe was a gorilla from the Cincinnati Zoo. He was killed in 2016 to save the life of a small child who fell into his enclosure. His death variously inspired outrage and humor, especially online.
