Dani Di Placido

Senior Contributor|Arts

Extremely online, pop culture obsessive; I cover internet trends, memes, art and entertainment.

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5,494 viewsAug 15, 2024

The ‘Ugly Carousel Horse’ Meme, Explained

An image of a carousel horse from A24’s We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, inspired a meme that went viral on X (Twitter).

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150,496 viewsAug 14, 2024

The Blake Lively Backlash On TikTok, Explained

The press tour of Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ sparked rumors on TikTok of a feud between Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, growing into a backlash.

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86,241 viewsAug 12, 2024

‘Raygun’ Won The Meme Olympics With Her Breakdancing Moves

Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn became the unlikely star of the 2024 Paris Olympics after her breakdancing performance sparked memes and mockery.

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2,437 viewsAug 9, 2024

TikTok’s ‘Crucified Minion’ Meme, Explained

TikTok is being flooded with weird videos of Minions being crucified, featuring Christian TikTokers talking about Jesus, sparking confusion and more memes.

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42,296 viewsAug 7, 2024

These Memes Are Winning The 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics has been full of viral moments, with athletes posting their own experiences on TikTok and the games inspiring many memes.