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No one was more surprised by the reaction to ‘Doom’ than Job For A Cowboy
Fifteen years ago, Job For A Cowboy marked their arrival on the extreme-metal scene not with a bang but with a squeal. The Doom EP was a breakdown-laden statement, and extreme music would never be the same—for better or worse. And you better believe that everyone had their opinion on that, something that was easily […]
10 things we can’t believe we used to say on the internet
The internet in the 2000s was a strange place. We were low-key coders thanks to Myspace and thought we looked like models in our poorly edited selfies that we’d share to our profiles. One of the cringiest elements of the internet back in the day was the lingo we used. There were no rules when […]
Pennywise smile sparks ‘It Chapter Two’-inspired viral challenge
Earlier this week, It Chapter Two star Bill Skarsgård, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to try to teach the host how to do the iconic and creepy Pennywise smile. Now, the internet has taken that lesson and tried to see if they could perfect the demon clown’s grin themselves in the latest […]
Momo Challenge horror film in the works after viral videos
The “Momo Challenge,” a viral internet moment that was later proven to be a hoax, is getting turned into a horror movie. In case you forgot what it even is, earlier this year, the “viral challenge” resurfaced online. Read more: Palaye Royale guitarist released from jail after protecting dog The challenge was in the form […]
Facebook to allow users to customize News Feed content
Facebook is launching a new feature to better explain to users why certain posts are showing up in their New Feeds. It will also allow them to have input on what they see. Facebook’s product manager Ramya Sethuraman announced the change in a blog post about the site. Read more: Billie Eilish plays ‘Ellen’ with […]
People are throwing their Vans to see if they’ll always land face up
The latest trend to take over the internet is apparently throwing your Vans shoes to see if they land right side up. One Twitter user @Ibelievthehype began the craze when they pointed out that no matter how you throw the skate shoes, they land facing up. Read more: Streaming created 75 percent of music industry […]
Why's Google saying Wolverine is in 'Avengers: Endgame'?
It appears a simple Google search is leading some Marvel fans to believe that Wolverine could crop up in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, the anticipated sequel to 2018’s intergalactic superhero saga Infinity War. But, wait, The Wolverine himself Hugh Jackman isn’t actually tabbed for the imminent entry from Thanos’ worst enemies, is he? That’s gonna […]
NAACP mounts Facebook boycott amid reports of discrimination
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is urging a boycott of Facebook today after two new reports show Russian trolls specifically targeted black communities on the platform during the 2016 election. The reports (from Oxford University’s Computational Propaganda Project and cybersecurity firm New Knowledge) confirm previous suspicions of Russian meddling in […]
Google removes gender-based pronouns from this Gmail feature
In May, Google introduced a Gmail feature called Smart Compose to “help you quickly reply to incoming emails.” Powered by artificial intelligence, the predictive text capability can automatically complete sentences in email drafts, offering various suggestions as you type. But now, Google has removed all gender-based pronouns from the feature. Read more: ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ creator […]
‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’ clip reveals animated internet world
A new Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet scene has been released to tease fans of its forthcoming arrival. The clip gives viewers a glimpse of what the internet looks like in the animated movie’s colorful, vibrant world. Read more: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ has another huge ‘Harry Potter’ character surprise in store for us […]
Twitter testing feature that tells you who to unfollow
It seems like Twitter is always working to make social networking more like real life. And, reportedly, the big blue bird even wants to help you ghost people online now. It’s testing out a feature that suggests who to unfollow. Read more: Dallon Weekes ran into P!ATD at Reading Need help culling the herd? What […]
Why are FOB's music videos disappearing from YouTube?
Over the past 24 hours, several Fall Out Boy music videos have seemingly been removed from YouTube. Classic clips for FOB tunes such as “Dance, Dance,” “Sugar, We’re Going Down” and more can no longer be accessed as before. Read more: Hear Fall Out Boy cover Ariana Grande As of this writing, attempting to access […]
Bento, the Keyboard Cat, has passed away
[Photo by: Keyboard Cat/Youtube] Internet sensation Keyboard Cat, known by his friends as Bento, has sadly passed away at nine years old. Read more: ‘Metal Cats’ is the purr-fect coloring book for the feline-loving headbanger From Spokane, Washington, Bento rose to fame in 2009 when his owner, Charlie Schmidt, filmed the talented kitty showing off […]
The "View Image" button on Google image searches is going away
[Photos by: Pexels, Google] It looks like Google's beloved “View Image” button—the one that comes in so handy during image searches—is going away forever, due in part to the tech company's recent settlement with stock photo agency Getty Images. Read more: 13 weird Google search results for bands While a reverse image search on Google […]
My Chemical Romance parody wants to make you care about net neutrality—watch
Before your open internet access is limited by seemingly backwards government deals, and your internet service provider makes you pay extra to go on, like, Facebook or something, one YouTuber is harnessing the power of My Chemical Romance to make you care about net neutrality. Watch more: Why you should care about net neutrality Protests […]
Study shows internet trolls are likely to be psychopaths, sadists
A recent scientific study has found that internet trolls are likely to be psychopaths and sadists. The new findings attempt to unpack the psychological motivations behind quarrelsome and inflammatory posting online. Read more: Can you tell if a song is happy or sad from the first few notes? If you've ever been the victim of […]
Op-Ed: DIY bands and fans alike should care about net neutrality
Most bands come from nothing. “Making it” is a prize won by a select few of the thousands that try their hand at it. This scene is very aware of that, and because of that takes extreme pride in the DIY lifestyle, often putting those sentiments into song. In A Day To Remember’s “Sometimes You’re […]
Congress appears to be editing random Wikipedia pages, and it’s hilarious
Who knew members of Congress were such big fans of All-American Rejects, Smash Mouth and Chuck E. Cheese? We didn’t until the Twitter account @congressedits revealed some of the most surprising—and hilarious—edits that congress members have reportedly made. Read more: Memes are more popular than Jesus, according to Google If you weren’t already following @congressedits on […]
Memes are more popular than Jesus, according to Google
Are memes the 21st century’s digital versions of Holy Scripture? Probably not, but they do help relieve us from our troubles on a frequent basis. And billions of people on the Internet have seemed to turn to memes as their newfound savior, with Google Trends unveiling that searches for them have steadily increased to the […]
Facebook trolls are making ridiculous surprise concert events; here are 9 of the best
A new underground internet meme is going after concertgoers on Facebook. Lately, events have been popping up advertising surprise concerts at everyday locations like Taco Bell and LensCrafters. While we can't say for certain that these aren't actual surprise concerts, they're most likely the result of some internet trolls going for a good laugh. But you never […]
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