Unpacking the Meaning of the ‘Starter Pack’ Meme
The joke is based almost entirely upon stereotyping people, and—predictably—this can lead into morally dubious territory. Continue reading Unpacking the Meaning of the ‘Starter Pack’ Meme
Author Archives: Roisin Kiberd
You Probably Shouldn’t Bet Your Savings on Reddit’s ‘Wallstreetbets’
Trading and trolling with the 4chan of finance. Continue reading You Probably Shouldn’t Bet Your Savings on Reddit’s ‘Wallstreetbets’
Facebook’s ‘Free Emotional Labor Club’ Is Ready for Your Questions
The club where ignorance is okay, if you’re willing to learn. Continue reading Facebook’s ‘Free Emotional Labor Club’ Is Ready for Your Questions
‘Kill All Normies’ Is About the Alt-Right But the Left Ends Up Looking Worse
A new book from Irish author Angela Nagle chronicles the rise of the alt-right and how the worst of the internet went mainstream. Continue reading ‘Kill All Normies’ Is About the Alt-Right But the Left Ends Up Looking Worse
‘Kill All Normies’ Is About the Alt-Right But the Left Ends Up Looking Worse
A new book from Irish author Angela Nagle chronicles the rise of the alt-right and how the worst of the internet went mainstream. Continue reading ‘Kill All Normies’ Is About the Alt-Right But the Left Ends Up Looking Worse
Power Users Are Creating ASCII Art Out of Their Terminal Sessions
Beauty via the command line. Continue reading Power Users Are Creating ASCII Art Out of Their Terminal Sessions
DeviantArt Community Worries that New Corporate Overlords Will Ruin Everything
The internet’s clearinghouse for budding artists is under new ownership, but not all of its members are sold on the idea. Continue reading DeviantArt Community Worries that New Corporate Overlords Will Ruin Everything
Tumblr Is the Unlikely Platform for Alt-Right Infighting
The social media platform has become a veritable smorgasbord of competing reactionary interests. Continue reading Tumblr Is the Unlikely Platform for Alt-Right Infighting