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Dwayne Johnson Laughs Off Moana Wig Memes After Testing 12 Maui Wigs
entertainment3 days ago

Dwayne Johnson Laughs Off Moana Wig Memes After Testing 12 Maui Wigs

Dwayne Johnson revealed at the Moana premiere that he went through 12 Maui wigs to nail the live-action Maui’s hair and laughed 'so fucking hard' at the memes online when the first trailer dropped; he said the memes were very funny and that Maui’s hair was a power to get right. He also discussed the live-action Moana’s approach, addressed early pushback about a reboot, and confirmed Moana 3 is in development. The live-action film hits theaters July 9, 2026.

via Variety|
#dwayne-johnson#entertainment#maui
Sony to end physical game discs by January 2028, igniting a wave of digital-only memes
technology6 days ago

Sony to end physical game discs by January 2028, igniting a wave of digital-only memes

Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, pushing new releases to digital-only on its store. The move follows Rockstar’s GTA VI no-disc format and the removal of hundreds of PSN movies without refunds, drawing backlash from preservationists, players, and politicians and spurring a flood of parody memes from brands like Domino’s, KFC, G-Fuel, and others that mock the shift to digital ownership and its implications for consumer rights and game preservation.

via Dawn|
#digital-only#gta-vi#memes
Russians roast the fuel crunch in memes as imports from India loom
world8 days ago

Russians roast the fuel crunch in memes as imports from India loom

Russia is grappling with a fuel shortage—rations, long lines at gas stations and higher prices—after Ukrainian drone strikes targeted energy infrastructure. In response, social media users are circulating memes that mock the crisis, officials' blame on the West, and the idea of alternate apps, while Moscow seeks to stabilize supplies by importing gasoline from India.

via The Moscow Times|
#energy-security#fuel-crisis#geopolitics
Coffin Unpacks Minions’ Language, Memes, and Banana Fame
movies9 days ago

Coffin Unpacks Minions’ Language, Memes, and Banana Fame

Pierre Coffin discusses how Minionese is a melody-based gibberish rather than a real language, and how he localizes lines for different markets. He addresses female Minions, noting they aren’t reproducing and that the design would stay the same, and explains that Minions & Monsters is set a few decades before Despicable Me with cinema-era nods. He reflects on meme culture, merchandise like the fart gun, and his time at Amblimation, framing the Minions as individual characters with souls rather than mere creatures. In short, the piece paints the Minions as evolving, meme-driven icons now in UK cinemas.

via The Guardian|
#bananas#memes#minionese
Trump’s algae-green Reflecting Pool sparks internet meme frenzy
world14 days ago

Trump’s algae-green Reflecting Pool sparks internet meme frenzy

An algae bloom turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green shortly after Trump’s refurbishment, sparking a wave of memes—from Star Wars parodies to Bob Ross scenes—across social media; Trump blamed vandalism for the discoloration, authorities reported six arrests, and internal records reportedly undermine that narrative as online chatter continues to swirl.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#internet#memes
Sophie Cunningham's Pointing Moment Goes Viral in Fever–Mercury Clash
sports14 days ago

Sophie Cunningham's Pointing Moment Goes Viral in Fever–Mercury Clash

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham became the season’s latest meme after pointing at former Fever teammate DeWanna Bonner for more than 22 seconds following a verbal exchange with Bonner during a Fever–Mercury game in Indianapolis, a moment that quickly went viral online. The piece notes Bonner’s departure from the Fever to play with Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark’s ongoing controversy, highlighting Cunningham’s gesture as a viral highlight from the June 22 game.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#dewanna-bonner#memes
Reporter Julie Tsirkin Embraces Memes After White House Shooting Clip
politics1 month ago

Reporter Julie Tsirkin Embraces Memes After White House Shooting Clip

NBC News reporter Julie Tsirkin leaned into a viral meme moment after a video captured her reacting with the question “What is that?” as shots were fired near a White House security checkpoint. The footage sparked widespread memes, which Tsirkin acknowledged on social media while continuing to report as Secret Service secured the scene. The incident involved Nasire Best, a 21-year-old Maryland man who opened fire at officers and later died; a bystander was seriously hurt but stable, and the White House lockdown prompted reporters to take cover until the area was cleared.

via The Daily Beast|
#julie-tsirkin#memes#nbc
Shakira Cleared of Tax Fraud in Spain, Fans Celebrate with Memes
music1 month ago

Shakira Cleared of Tax Fraud in Spain, Fans Celebrate with Memes

Shakira was acquitted of tax fraud in Spain after an eight-year case, with the court finding she lived in the country for 163 days in 2011—short of the 183-day residency threshold—and overturning a fine to award a €60 million judgment. Spain’s treasury may appeal to the Supreme Court, and she may not receive the money until a final ruling, but fans have exploded on social media with memes celebrating the victory.

via Rolling Stone|
#court-ruling#memes#music