Posts by Emma Carter

The Internet is a vast resource for discovering new information, but these days it can be difficult to sort what is true from what is false. Misinformation can spread easily, even if unintentionally. It’s important to correct false claims when we see them, like users did in this Tumblr thread on the ethics of raising...

I love learning new things. Especially tidbits of information that aren’t necessary to know, but once you learn them you feel cool for being in the know. You know? Knowledge is power. It’s always impressive when people can rattle off obscure facts and trivia. So check out these 14 informative memes and you too can...

We don’t always learn everything we need to know to be a functional adult, while we’re in school. There are plenty of real-life skills that you only learn from, well, experiencing life! However, we can take advantage of the wisdom that is passed down to us, including that which can be found in these 12...

I’m going to be 100% real with you right now: I LOVE Chinese Food. Or rather, I love Chinese American food: sesame chicken, General Tso’s, egg rolls, crab rangoon—I’ll eat it all! But sometimes Chinese American food gets a bad rep. Some would call it “inauthentic” compared to the sort of meals you’d see people...

JK Rowling might be cancelled, but the Harry Potter fandom is going strong on TikTok. There are some truly some magical moments to behold within these Harry Potter TikToks. Cosplay as your favorite character, write your own TikTok “fanfic,” or just come along for the train ride! Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin,...

Disney is internationally known for its magical amusement parks and children’s movies. I myself am a BIG Disney movie fan. (I still have some of the originals on VHS tape!) But Disney movies aren’t all singing candlesticks and beautiful princesses. Many Disney movies tackle real issues, with characters experiencing universal emotions like loss, grief, remorse,...

Despite what you might think, classical art isn’t just for the elite. Nor should it be reserved for museums and fancy homes. The best kind of art is accessible art. And what’s more accessible than a meme? You don’t need an art history degree to appreciate these 14 pieces of classical artwork, just a sense...

There’s a lot of toxic masculinity in the world, dictating what it means to be a “man.” The truth is, there are a endless ways to own your gender and celebrate your masculinity, without the need to harm or dominate other people. If you identify as a man, these non-toxic manly memes are for you,...

These days I’m spending less and less time on the Internet. I’ve started to lose my faith in humanity. When I log into social media, there’s always something sparking outrage. Everyone seems so hateful and divided. It’s hard to remain hopeful about the state of the world. Luckily, we have these wholesome pieces of content...

Sometimes we run across rules or precautions that just seem so dang obvious, we wonder why on earth they even need to be stated. Perhaps it’s for legal reasons, perhaps it’s because at some point some person made a very stupid decision. AskReddit users share the feelings on things that exist solely because of stupid...

Sometimes we get so caught up in our own lives, we can lose sight of the bigger picture. If you’ve only ever lived or spent time in a first world country, you might not understand just how different life can be in a third world country. AskReddit users offered their real life experiences living in...

The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full-swing in the United States. As a result, many countries, including those that are part of the European Union, have imposed travel bans or restrictions against US citizens. Thankfully, if you’re dead-set on taking that vacation this year, there are at least 10 U.S destinations that will make you...

Too often we’re told just “be ourself” but putting this into practice can be harder than you think. We have the version of ourselves we present to our friends or family, but we also have work personas, first date personas, and even fantasy personas we might inhabit while gaming or goofing around. (Burt Macklin anyone?)...

Let’s be real, not everyone is a morning person. Some of us just can’t “people” until after we’ve had our coffee. Even if mornings aren’t your thing, you’re sure to smile at these 15 ridiculous, yet relatable memes. 1. Who needs coffee when you have this? NOW I’m awake. 2. This guy. This guy needs...

Meet “Karen.” If you’ve ever worked in the service industry you know this customer: entitled, rude, and way more of a pain than they’re worth. They expect special treatment then bully the staff and demand to complain to a manager when they don’t get their way. This particular Karen decided to leave a negative (and...