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'Koalaing' Could Be the Cutest Web Photo Trend Yet

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:00 +0000

Forget (if you haven't already) milking, planking, hadokening, any of those-ings that were internet fads for a hot minute. They've been replaced. They're done. Koalaing -- that's the trick o' the day. It involved clinging as tightly to a pole or tree as possible like a koala. It's pretty adorable. Check it out.

The Funniest 'First World Dog Problems' Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:40 +0000

Dog and jokes! Dogs and jokes! Good memes happen when you combine dogs and jokes! With that in mind, we proudly bring you the best of the First World Dog Problems meme. These poor dogs -- they think they have it so rough (ruff? Ugh. sorry).

Inspirational Office Posters Featuring Your Favorite Viral Video Stars

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:05 +0000

We’re grateful for YouTube; every time we turn around, there’s something new and hilarious, baffling, or sometimes even heartwarming. While viral videos come and go, it’s important to remember that there are some universal truths and bits of wisdom in those videos. Where’s the best place for wisdom? On your walls, of course. Whether you [...]

'Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal' Is the Best Use of Vine Yet

Emerald Catron — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:45:01 +0000

God bless the folks at Gosloving, for sharing these Vines of Ryan Gosling not eating his cereal with the world (they have more). They are so absurd. However, because they feature Ryan Gosling, they are also delightful. Our favorite is probably the one where he smacks the spoon onto the floor. Just like a kid would do! But it's not a kid, it's Ryan Gosling. Sigh.

James Franco in Everything Is So Wrong It's Right

Kim-Thao Nguyen — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:58:25 +0000

We get it. James Franco is the ultimate self-declared Renaissance Man who is down to take Hollywood and well, the world, by storm. Well Franco, we’ll see your Harry Osborn and raise you a Bueller. Check out the roles that we’d love to see Franco take on. ‘Avatar’ ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ ‘Game of Thrones’ [...]

Get in Shape With the Anabolic Advice Mallard Meme

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:12 +0000

We’re sure you’re familiar with ‘Actual Advice Mallard,’ the meme that toes the line between funny and just really useful. Well, here’s his cousin, ‘Anabolic Advice Mallard!’ Don’t worry, his advice is still very “actual.” In fact, for fitness gurus, this meme may be even more relevant. So take a look below if you’re interested [...]

The Best Star Wars Day Art on the Web

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:25:16 +0000

This Saturday is basically every geek's dream come true. Not only is it Free Comic Book Day (!!!!!!), it is also Star Wars Day. (Get it?? "May the fourth be with you.") Here are some of our favorite ways people have expressed their excitement over Star Wars Day, because if there's one thing geeks are good at, it's making stuff on a computer. Check it out.

The Best Confession Kid Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:19:21 +0000

Thank you, Reddit. For all the creepy creepster stuff you do, you sometimes come up with something like this and make us laugh and laugh. The Confession Kid meme is a much more charming cousin of the now-classic Confession Bear. We think he's about a million times better though.

The Best of the Scumbag Brain Meme

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:00:27 +0000

We all know 'Scumbag Steve' is pretty scummy. He's always around, doing exactly what you don't want him to do. Well you know who's also pretty scummy? Your brain! We swear that's not an insult. All of those times your brain wakes you up 30 minutes before your alarm or just won't stop replaying that annoying song in your head, that's just your brain being 'Scumbag Brain.'

'Futurama' Characters React to Cancellation

Emerald Catron — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:13:02 +0000

Well, it's happening. Again. Comedy Central has announced that 'Futurama' is being cancelled. The network opted out of renewing the show for another season, meaning that the 13 episodes airing this summer will be the show's last. In theory. Unless it gets another revival, pops up on Netflix or maybe they just make some more movies.

The Funniest 'Tough Spongebob' Memes

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:00:10 +0000

You think you’re tough? Well you haven’t met ‘Tough Spongebob.’ This guy thinks he’s got everything under control. His boastful manner contrasted with his utterly ridiculous statements are perfect for a few laughs. Check this hilarious meme out below! And maybe you’ll think twice before you start a sentence off with “i’ll have you know…”

The 10 Funniest 'OkCupid' Memes

TheFW Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:22:27 +0000

Online dating can be a real hassle, and sometimes (read: usually), despite your best efforts, you still attract an absolute creepster. Let’s be frank, if you can manage to find somebody who doesn’t continually sniff their fingers during a meal you’ve gotten lucky. While you’re re-writing your online dating profile for the millionth time in [...]

See Alison Brie As All Your Favorite Memes

Emerald Catron — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:58:48 +0000

Here’s just what you need today — a little lighthearted internet humor. And there’s really nobody better to deliver it than ‘Community‘ and ‘Mad Men‘ star Alison Brie. In a video for Made Men, Brie was interviewed by comedian Paul F. Tompkins, who brilliantly asks her to impersonate some memes. Of course, Alison Brie is [...]

'Futurama Fry' Takes Best Internet Meme in March Madness Bracket

Christine Gritmon — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:32:04 +0000

The 'Futurama Fry'/'Not Sure If Fry' meme is the internet's favorite method of conveying skepticism. Now he isn’t sure that he's won our Best Internet Meme March Madness Bracket – and he’s not entirely confident that this isn’t all one big joke on him. It’s OK, Fry -- you’ve really won! Crack open a can of Slurm with Leela and Bender and party like it’s 2999!

Grumpy Cat Wins 'Best Internet Animal' March Madness Bracket

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:57:24 +0000

In probably the least suspenseful competition of all, Grumpy Cat (aka Tardar Sauce) has dominated our March Madness Internet Animal bracket just like she’s come to dominate the rest of the Internet. She doesn’t understand all the hoopla but is wondering if her new title gives her the authority to cause pain to all involved.

The Best of the Evil Plotting Raccoon Meme

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:35:14 +0000

Just by looking at the picture of 'Evil Plotting Raccoon' with his creepy little paws, you know he's up to no good. Then you look at the caption of these memes and it's confirmed: this little critter is out to ruin your life. Admittedly, some of this raccoon's schemes are harmlessly clever. (He also has no time for other advice animal memes like Socially Awkward Penguin.) But the one's that are not, well, let's just say you won't be looking at any raccoons in the eye again.

'Mad Men' Face Swaps Cast Your Favorite Characters in a New Light

Kristy Puchko — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:58:06 +0000

First ‘Game of Thrones,‘ and now ‘Mad Men‘ is back on the air. Looks like the TV season is back in full swing, and just in time to keep us from enjoying the beautiful weather. We thought it might be interesting to imagine if the dynamics on ‘Mad Men’ were simply reversed. So we swapped [...]

Sophisticated Cat Finally Bought a Boat

Emerald Catron — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:06 +0000

The Bjork video above is how it all began. We see a cat dressed in a suit at a table, reading a paper. Eventually somebody had the brilliant idea to provide it with a caption, and a meme was born. Soon Sophisticated Cat took off, and people were using him to wish for all sorts [...]

Dogs in Pantyhose Are a Thing Now — Wait, What??

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:55:14 +0000

Well, the dogs don't seem particularly unhappy, so we guess this is okay. As long as dogs don't understand what dignity is, they'll probably be fine.

Owners in China have been stuffing their dogs into stocking and high heels, taking pictures of them, and putting them on the internet, because this is the world we live in now. Since you know you secretly want to see more of these, here you go:

Ridiculously Photogenic Convict Meagan Simmons Opens Up About Internet Fame

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:16:26 +0000

Thanks to a mugshot from three years ago, Meagan Simmons became an internet star late last week.

A Reddit user noticed that Simmons, then named Meagan McCullough, looked unusually good in the booking photo that was taken after her arrest for reckless driving in 2010. So they made it into an advice animal meme, with the caption "Wanted...in 50 states."

TheFW March Madness Brackets Final Round — Best Meme

Christine Gritmon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:59:21 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Round!

'Ridiculously Photogenic Convict' Steals Hearts and Wallets

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:49:24 +0000

It all started with Zeddie Little, who remained ridiculously photogenic while running a marathon. Since then we've met the ridiculously photogenic surgery girl, the ridiculously photogenic jui jitsu guy and a host of others who have maintained their photo-ready best in less than ideal circumstance.

'Vader-ing' Puts the Web in a Jedi Chokehold

Emerald Catron — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:43:03 +0000

You might remember the Hadoken-ing meme from last week. (If not, here’s a refresher.) It seems the longevity of things like this is continuing to get shorter and short, because it Hadoken-ing has already been replaced with Vader-ing. It makes sense, really, because it takes a lot less people to make one of these pictures, [...]

The Funniest 'Game of Thrones' Memes

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:11:54 +0000

Over 6.7 million viewers tuned in Sunday night for the Season 3 premiere of 'Game of Thrones.' The internet was swarming with activity after. In fact, the show broke records for the most simultaneous illegal downloads ever! And of course, meme making was through the roof.

TheFW's March Madness Brackets Round 3 – Best Meme

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:44:33 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Four!

The Best of the Business Dog Meme

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:00:49 +0000

Last week, we had a round up of the best ‘Business Cat’ memes for you. This week we have a round up of his arch nemesis, ‘Business Dog.’ Move aside corporate kitty because this dog is taking over! With this ‘Business Dog’ around, we don’t have to tell you twice who’s boss. ‘Business Dog’ is [...]

'Hadoken-ing' is the Latest Web Craze

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:12:39 +0000

As far as internet photo trends go, this one is certainly more fun than planking, Eastwooding or milking (don’t Google that one at work). Hadoken-ing, for lack of a better name, is a trend gaining popularity among Japanese students. Basically one person reenacts the “hadoken” attack from ‘Street Fighter,’ and everybody else plays along by [...]

The Best of the Ridiculously Photogenic Jui Jitsu Guy Meme

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:50:54 +0000

Very impressive, Ridiculously Photogenic Jiu Jitsu Guy. Very impressive indeed. We don't even look that relaxed when we're on the beach. When a picture like this happens, there's only one thing to do -- superimpose a bunch of romantic puns in Impact font over the whole thing and call it a meme. And that's exactly what the internet has done. Here are our favorites.

Ridiculously Photogenic Jiu Jitsu Guy Looks Good Doing Other Stuff Too

Christine Gritmon — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:18:28 +0000

Ridiculously photogenic Jiu Jitsu instructor Clark Gracie has been making the internet rounds this week after a photo of him casually (and handsomely) demonstrating an Omoplata Choke went viral. Since we have no idea what an Omoplata Choke is, we thought up some other things this handsome man could be doing with his time (and his handsome, handsome face).

TheFW March Madness Brackets Round Two — Best Memes

Christine Gritmon — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:26:21 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're pitting the things that matter most against each other. Yes, we've got brackets for 90s cartoons, retro snacks, beloved internet famous animals and hilarious memes. The results for the Sweet Sixteen in the meme cate