Scrunchie Cat And Friends: Global Social Media Moments We Loved In 2019
They're sweet. And funny! And weird! Here's a sampling of viral videos, tweets and TikToks from around the world.
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A Sound Installation That Plays Toto's 'Africa' Is Waiting There For You In The Desert
The life of Toto's "Africa" has perhaps reached its logical end with Max Siedentopf's absurdist art installation "Toto Forever," which will play "Africa" in the Namib Desert "for all eternity."
'Baby Shark' Has Crashed Into the Pop Charts. How Did It Get There?
The uber-viral children's song "Baby Shark" landed in the top 40 of the Billboard charts this week, years after it debuted on YouTube.
Who's Entertaining Who?: How The Internet Picks Up Drake's Slack
Drake's latest No. 1 hit "In My Feelings" shot to the top of the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge that had little to do with the rapper himself.
Meme Goals: Brazil's Star Neymar Is On A Roll At The World Cup
The Brazilian soccer player is the focus of an onslaught of mockery for his habit of hurling himself to the ground and rolling to cry foul. But some Brazilians have come to his defense.
What Pepe The Frog's Death Can Teach Us About The Internet
His creator killed the frog in a comic strip, after the character spent much of 2016 tied to the alt-right. Pepe's sad tale is a modern parable of how awful the Internet can be.
Can Smoking Kill Cat Videos? A Bold Public Health Ad Says Yes
The #catmageddon ad pretty much blew the doors off the Grammys. Now the question is whether the fact that secondhand smoke can cause cancer in cats will persuade young adults to stop smoking.
#WhatWouldMagufuliDo: Tanzanian President's Thriftiness Gets Him A Meme
In just three weeks in office, John Magufuli has shaken up country's finances by slashing budgets for celebrations and travel. The Internet reacted with a funny meme.
Watch: 'Hotline Bling' Reaches A New (Odd) Apex In Video Mashup
In the past week, a video for Drake's song "Hotline Bling" has inspired both memes and jokes. A new entry has its roots in a fictional Australian high school with a gung-ho drama teacher.
Internet Memes And 'The Right To Be Forgotten'
Becoming Internet-famous is a gold mine for some, a nightmare for others. The world of memes can pit free speech against the desire for privacy. And laws generally aren't keeping up, an expert says.