The Verge

OCTOBER 27, 2021

I’m at home, staring at the future face of the metaverse and trying valiantly not to think about memes from a TV show known for its exploration of ethics and humanity. Fortnite ’s in-game purchases, for instance, reflect a very specific vision of a functioning metaverse economy that relies on cosmetic skins and topical pop culture.

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The Verge

AUGUST 3, 2021

Though a 1967 government act permitted registered Ayurvedic doctors to use cannabis for medicinal purposes, today Sri Lanka still considers cannabis to be a “dangerous drug,” and recreational use can result in fines and years of prison time. And of course there are memes and TikTok videos. That’s b t. Everyone can use it.”.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Culturally specific communication is the second thing. So always consider what are some aspects of the culture you’re working with. So, for example, is it a hierarchical culture? Is it a culture that, you know, respects elders a lot? people from other cultures, you can just say, “Hi. ” Right?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Amber and Jazmine host the Black Joy Mixtape Podcast about pop culture, news, and politics. They lay bare the artistry and the process of creating a cultural and political podcast filling their instagram feed with style, design, and music. They are influencers among their peers both organizationally and culturally.

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The Verge

MARCH 16, 2022

She didn’t know much about Ukraine before the war began — a cultural blindspot she now deeply regrets. Korban says she is personally organizing the distribution of funds with the assistance of local governments and businesses. In fact, the tones range wildly, from purely informative to entirely meme-like.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

In Iran we’ve seen it used to get out information and resist censorship but have also seen it used by the government to alter a mobile phone system and monitoring calls. Panelists include: Susan Pointer, Google’s Director of Public Policy & Government Relations. Kevin Anderson, blogs editor of the Guardian.

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The Verge

JUNE 5, 2020

The boogaloo term has since evolved into a disjointed anti-government movement with various and at times conflicting views. Facebook says it will no longer recommend boogaloo pages and groups to users and is demoting them in search results, Facebook tells The Verge.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A labyrinth of Facebook groups and right-wing media After more than two weeks of chaotic protest, this week, the Canadian government pushed back. And while the convoy itself may soon be broken up by the Canadian government, those online pathways are much stickier. Photo by Steve Russell / Toronto Star via Getty Images.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In my unprofessional opinion — I stopped skateboarding seriously at age 17 and fell out of the culture shortly after — I consider it a swan song of the skate video as a cultural artifact. Online skate culture is more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Arriving at skateboarding TikTok isn’t hard to do.

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Steve Bridger

JUNE 25, 2008

Monday, January 5, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink Stuart G Hall wrote: Like the 5 a day meme, thanks. There’s a lot in here that applies to the government [.] The Cloud Flickr for the Cultural & Heritage Sectors Raving about a Mexican on Ada Lovelace Day Felices Fiestas! Nope – a personal project.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

He still owed more than $800 to the federal government and, the man explained, he needed to pay ASAP. Many online admonished her apparent foolishness, others applauded her vulnerability — It didn't take long for it to become a meme about the cluelessness and audacity of the rich. I'm very embarrassed about it," he explained. "I

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

He preluded that with the launch of a new $TRUMP meme coin, likely making millions in the process. government will no longer sell its stash thanks to Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve initiative. government to sell bitcoins it already owns while opening some avenues to acquire more. How are meme coins impacting Bitcoin?

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The Verge

JUNE 16, 2020

becoming a meme on this week’s episode of The Vergecast. But also, you’ve kind of become a meme. NP: You’re a meme! MK: As all good memes should be, it’s authentic, right? You are a meme, so that’s important. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Ed Markey: Thanks for having me on. We’re a tech site.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 10, 2025

The internet spun Duos passive-aggressive personality into a meme (including one much-circulated image of him holding a gun). government. And in Japan, where theres a higher cultural sensitivity around death, Duo never died instead, he became stronger than ever. Duolingo responded, both killed by a Cybertruck.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 20, 2025

There was once a time when memes and internet-born jokes were a novelty enjoyed by relatively few people – the kind who would describe themselves as Extremely Online. Crucially, you had an understanding of internet culture that the average person probably didn't. But in 2025, it's very difficult to make that claim.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling the new Republican government rapists and, in response, telling critics to cry more? During the 2024 election, then-President Joe Bidens campaign also briefly embraced the Dark Brandon meme , which reimagined the 81-year-old Democratic nominee as a cooler internet alter-ego.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Governing. ? As local governments ease shelter-in-place restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, they’re relying on contact tracing apps to help stop the spread of the disease. The destruction of our cultural heritage is a tragedy but also I can’t stop laughing! Joseph Pisani / Associated Press). Subscribe to Bnet.

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The Verge

JUNE 30, 2020

Governing. ? The Indian government banned TikTok , along with 58 other apps developed by Chinese companies. But while the attack has become a kind of resistance meme, it’s unclear whether the hoax actually worked. Young women feeling alienated by dating apps and bar culture are finding love on their For You pages on TikTok.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 28, 2025

As youd imagine, Apple is not looking forward to adjusting its product strategy and technical road map based on a government edict. I do hope theres at least a tiny chance that the ECs ruling leads Apple to make government-mandated lemons into lemonade. Read More TikTok is facing a rare meme drought.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Swallowing the poison pill To recap: Republicans excluded their Democratic colleagues from negotiations on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown, offering them a bill littered with insulting provisions , like the one that would make it impossible for Congress to undo Trumps haphazard tariffs.

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