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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how Chuck Norris ended up promoting Hesburger

Chuck Norris promoted Hesburger's new mobile app at a restaurant in Finland in February 2018, chosen for his universal appeal and meme popularity.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

More than a human: Chuck Norris became a cult meme, an action hero, and a childhood for a whole generation

Chuck Norris, the iconic action film star and martial arts legend, passed away at the age of 86, sparking mixed reactions on social media before the news was confirmed.

Mar 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

From movie star to meme legend: the best "Chuck Norris Facts" that made history on the Internet

The article celebrates the rise of Chuck Norris as a meme legend following his death, highlighting the phenomenon of "Chuck Norris Facts" that began in 2005.

Mar 20 • 18:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Creator of Chuck Norris jokes meme had incredible realization after meeting icon

Ian Spector reflects on his meeting with Chuck Norris, who passed away at 86, after creating the viral Chuck Norris Facts meme.

Mar 20 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Chuck Norris Doesn't Die': Remembering the Meme with the Actor, Who Died This Friday (20)

Chuck Norris, the martial arts icon and actor, passed away at the age of 86, reigniting a long-standing internet meme that humorously claims he is invincible.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chuck Norris has died, the protagonist of the most famous meme on social media

Actor Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii.

Mar 20 • 14:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Chuck Norris, US action movie star who became an internet meme legend, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the iconic martial arts star of films and TV, has passed away at the age of 86.

Mar 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Young woman in Jämtland convicted for sharing child pornography: 'It was like a meme'

A young woman in Jämtland, Sweden, has been convicted for sharing child pornography via Discord, claiming it was intended for entertainment purposes.

Mar 20 • 13:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did Yelena not realize Hamza's reality? Aditya Dhar responded

Aditya Dhar, the director of the film 'Dhurandhar,' addresses the viral meme questioning why Yelena, Hamza's wife, was unaware of her husband’s true identity as a spy.

Mar 20 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor from Piauí goes viral with ‘world gossip’ meme in high school class in SC

A geography teacher in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state became an internet sensation after participating in a fun video with his high school students that humorously updates viewers on 'world gossip.'

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

'Bibi John': A Debunked Deepfake That Became a Meme - Then Entered Reality

A video purportedly showing an Iranian crowd chanting 'Bibi John' following a joint US-Israel attack becomes a viral meme and influences public perception.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Pascal without a mustache becomes a meme: 'Lent it to Leonardo DiCaprio'

Pedro Pascal's new clean-shaven look at the Oscars has sparked memes and dissatisfaction among fans.

Mar 16 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From GameStop to Silver and Now to Oil: How Black Gold Became a Meme Trade

The volatility induced by the Iran war has turned oil into a playground for small investors, with unprecedented amounts flowing into oil-related ETFs.

Mar 16 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The US government turns the war in Iran into a video game and Internet meme

The US government's recent video depicting airstrikes in Iran has drawn criticism for trivializing violence by merging real footage with video game elements.

Mar 16 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni as a "psychiatric patient": social slip-up by the Avs deputy

A Green-Left deputy, Francesco Emilio Borrelli, faced backlash after mocking Italian PM Giorgia Meloni using a meme on social media ahead of a crucial referendum.

Mar 15 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Grok now only responds to premium users and becomes a meme with Caco Antibes: 'doesn't talk to the poor anymore'

The Grok AI, integrated with X (formerly Twitter), has limited its responses to only premium subscribers, sparking memes and discussions about accessibility.

Mar 13 • 20:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz P. Terlikowski: Totem and meme. What happened to the memory of John Paul II

The article discusses the complex legacy of Pope John Paul II and the critical discourse surrounding his actions related to the scandal of priest pedophilia.

Mar 13 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pokémon Pokopia sells over 2.2 million copies: The key to the game's success that Trump used improperly

Pokémon Pokopia has sold more than 2.2 million copies within four days of its release, coinciding with a controversial meme shared by Donald Trump's White House.

Mar 12 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Caetano Veloso celebrates 15 years of the meme 'Caetano parks in Leblon'

Caetano Veloso marks the 15th anniversary of the popular meme 'Caetano parks in Leblon', which has inspired humor and reflections on journalism.

Mar 10 • 21:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

If Only... 'If Trump and Kim Jong-un Become In-laws, World Peace Will Follow' Satirical Meme Spreads

A satirical meme suggesting that a marital alliance between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could bring world peace has gained traction online amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 6 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Christiane Torloni shares a jab at Solange Couto

Christiane Torloni took to social media to share a meme suggesting that she has a more significant presence than her colleague Solange Couto in the reality show BBB 26.

Mar 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The Meme of Tudor

Igor Tudor struggles to shed the nickname of 'the ferryman' after a series of short coaching stints, including notable ones with Udinese and Lazio.

Mar 5 • 05:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Spring Night Festival 2026: Dates, venues, and what you need to know about the event with Meme del Real and sonideros

The Spring Night Festival, taking place in Mexico City on March 21-22, 2026, will feature various artists and free shows in different venues across the capital.

Mar 5 • 01:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Delfín SC's Community Manager Jokes About Damián 'Kitu' Díaz's Age with a Viral Meme Before the Match with Guayaquil City FC

The community manager of Delfín Sporting Club cheekily referenced Damián ‘Kitu’ Díaz's age with a viral meme featuring a Simpsons character ahead of their match against Guayaquil City FC.

Mar 2 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Girl recreates viral photo that became a meme on social media 10 years later

Influencer Arii celebrates the 10th anniversary of her viral photo by recreating it, reflecting on its significant impact on social media.

Feb 27 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elize Matsunaga accumulates fans and becomes a meme on social networks; glamorization of crime is criticized

Elize Matsunaga, who murdered her husband, has gained unexpected popularity and admiration on social media, sparking debate about the glamorization of crime in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Japan Macaque Punch: 'The monkey has received more likes than you and I will ever get'

A young rescued monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother, finds solace with a stuffed animal while becoming a viral meme symbolizing resilience and loneliness.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Suffering of Jesus Like a Cat's Bath? PiS MP Calls for the Director of the Museum to Resign

A PiS MP has called for the resignation of the director of the Polish Museum of the Origins of the Polish State due to the backlash against a meme exhibit involving religious imagery.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Minister Rydman brought a meme to the questioning session

Minister Wille Rydman referenced a meme during a parliamentary questioning session in response to opposition challenges regarding welfare support in Finland.

Feb 26 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The Meme From 2016 That Explains 2026

A reflection on a 2016 meme that captures the chaotic essence of contemporary global events leading into 2026.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bull invades açaí shop and owner makes meme of the situation: 'I would like to snack'; video

A bull entered an açaí shop in Mulungu, Brazil, delighting the owner who then created a meme from the incident.

Feb 23 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mestre Ciça's Victory at Carnival Makes Cissa Guimarães Exclaim: 'Sapucaí Yelling My Name'

Cissa Guimarães expresses her excitement over Mestre Ciça's victory at Carnival, which has gone viral and turned her into a meme.

Feb 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Popular meme profile removes all content and starts over after copyright issues

The Instagram profile @Lotte_har_instas has removed all its content after being informed it did not own the rights to the characters used in its memes, Lotte and Totte.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hanson plays into meme status, Taylor goes on tour

Pauline Hanson sparks controversy again by suggesting there are no 'good' Muslims, which leads to a narrow apology only for those who fit her criteria.

Feb 19 • 05:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Engineer' Tariq Rahman: Why is he being trolled?

Bangladesh's BNP chief Tariq Rahman is being dubbed 'Engineer' amid allegations of election rigging by the Jamati alliance and a viral meme trend on social media.

Feb 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 14 years, the meme 'Luiza in Canada' inspires a costume at the carnival in Olinda; VIDEO

The 'Luiza in Canada' meme has been revived after 14 years, with a carnival participant in Olinda honoring her husband through a themed costume.

Feb 17 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Trump blasted by Obama as ex-president breaks silence over vile apes meme

Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump for posting a racist video depicting the Obamas as primates, describing the current state of US politics as a 'clown show.'

Feb 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

15 years ago, a city in the interior of SP was nicknamed 'cursed' during carnival; remember the meme that spread across the country

15 years ago, a carnival participant from Itapetininga, São Paulo, became a national meme for her outspoken disdain for the city and the festivities.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Meme del Real arrives at the Metropólitan Theater!

Mexican musician Emmanuel 'Meme' del Real announces his upcoming solo concert at the Metropólitan Theater, unveiling his first solo album 'La montaña encendida' planned for 2025.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: UEFA promotes its matches in a 'meme' style

UEFA has introduced a new promotional strategy for its matches using humorous memes on social media.

Feb 13 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus: the story of one of Australia’s favourite political memes

An exploration of the origins and impact of the 'Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus' meme in Australian political discourse.

Feb 12 • 04:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How did the viral MEME of James Van Der Beek crying originate? Here is its origin; this is how the protagonist reacted who died today

Actor James Van Der Beek, famous for his role in 'Dawson's Creek,' has died at the age of 48, drawing attention to the origin of the viral 'Dawson Crying Meme' derived from the show.

Feb 11 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Maxiane becomes a meme for 'melted' makeup; check out reactions

Maxiane Rodrigues has become a meme after her makeup 'melted' during an emotional moment on BBB 26.

Feb 11 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Fish and rice cakes' guy drops £117k on tattoo transformation – but there's 1 issue

Danny Andrews, known for his meme fame as the 'fish and a rice cake' guy, has spent £117,000 on a body tattoo transformation, only for some designs to be mistaken for images of Vladimir Putin and Josef Fritzl.

Feb 11 • 07:15 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Is Team USA’s headband-wearing curling lead an Olympic meme in the making?

Aidan Oldenburg, the lead for Team USA's curling team at the Olympics, is gaining attention for his distinctive red headband and unique style, potentially making him a viral sensation.

Feb 10 • 19:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Faure Sure": When the First Secretary of the PS, Olivier Faure, Hijacks Emmanuel Macron's 'For Sure'

Olivier Faure, the First Secretary of the Socialist Party in France, creatively used Emmanuel Macron's phrase 'For sure' in a TikTok video that plays on their previous statements at the Davos Forum.

Feb 10 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This is the story of the 'nihilist penguin', the meme that is flooding social media

A short clip of a penguin walking alone towards the mountains of Antarctica has become a viral phenomenon, known as the 'nihilist penguin', representing existential themes of life exhaustion and individualism.

Feb 7 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Memes created about Palash after RCB's victory, Smriti's mother reacts

Fans created memes about Palash following RCB's win in WPL 2026, and Smriti Mandhana's mother publicly supported one meme on social media.

Feb 7 • 07:10 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme

US President Donald Trump has stood by a controversial video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which he shared on his social media account, despite bipartisan backlash for its racist connotations.

Feb 7 • 04:35 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas - then deletes it

President Trump shared a racist meme depicting the Obamas as apes on social media, which he later deleted, blaming a staffer for the error.

Feb 6 • 17:46 UTC

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