Viral Vernacular
This term is what you might call a deceitful crustacean, hinting at dishonest online behavior.
What is "catfishing"?
This critically acclaimed 2016 album by Beyoncé features a blend of pop, R&B, and hip-hop and is notable for its exploration of themes such as race, feminism, and infidelity, presented as a visual album.
What is "Lemonade"?
Identified by astronomers, this is the color officially named 'cosmic latte,' representing the average color of the universe.
What is "beige"?
This handheld digital pet, released in the late '90s, required feeding and care to keep it alive, becoming a craze among children worldwide.
What is "Tamagotchi"?
This Soviet leader was known for his love of Western cowboy movies. Perhaps the Cold War could have been settled over popcorn and a good Western flick.
Who is "Joseph Stalin"?
If your pet could text, they might send you this abbreviation to express affection, assuming they could avoid autocorrect.
What is "ILY"?
This 2019 psychological thriller, directed by Todd Phillips, provides a dark and gritty origin story for one of the most infamous villains in comic book lore.
What is "Joker"?
This planet in our solar system rains diamonds, thanks to its atmospheric pressure and composition.
What are "Jupiter and Saturn"?
This 1999 film, directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, is celebrated for its groundbreaking visual effects and complex narrative exploring themes of reality, technology, and identity.
What is "The Matrix"?
In a peculiar Cold War episode, this country attempted to create a 'superior' socialist version of Coca-Cola to compete with the capitalist beverage, leading to a soft drink that perhaps only a true comrade could love.
What is "East Germany" (The drink was known as "Vita Cola")?
This term, derived from 'web log,' might be what a spider does to keep a diary.
What is "blog"?
In this haunting 2018 horror film directed by Ari Aster, a family grapples with grief and terrifying secrets following the death of their secretive grandmother.
What is "Hereditary"?
In 1963, this country sent the first and only cat into space, named Félicette, who successfully returned to Earth after a brief journey.
What is "France"?
This toy, a fuzzy electronic creature that spoke its own language and required care from its owner, became a must-have holiday gift in the late '90s.
What is "Furby"?
In 1959, this Soviet Premier visited the U.S. and was famously denied a visit to Disneyland due to security concerns, proving that not everyone could just waltz into the Happiest Place on Earth.
Who is "Nikita Khrushchev"?
This phrase, often exclaimed by gamers, is what you might say if a mythical fire-breather took your job.
What is "Yeeted by a dragon"?
This innovative 2020 film, directed by Emerald Fennell, uses a candy-colored aesthetic to explore themes of vengeance and justice in the context of gender relations, featuring Carey Mulligan in the lead role.
What is "Promising Young Woman"?
In space, this everyday human function sounds like a science fiction weapon rather than a bodily process due to the lack of gravity affecting the sound.
What is "sneezing"?
This Japanese video game, released in 1997 for the PlayStation, became a defining RPG of its time, featuring a group of eco-terrorists fighting against a corrupt corporation.
What is "Final Fantasy VII"?
This communist leader wrote romantic poetry in his youth, proving that before becoming the face of a global revolutionary movement, he might have just been a misunderstood poet at heart.
Who is "Che Guevara"?
Used to describe the phenomenon where older internet trends or memes suddenly regain popularity, this phrase evokes imagery of digital archaeology.
What is "meme necromancy"?
This critically acclaimed 2019 TV series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge is known for breaking the fourth wall and exploring the complex life of its protagonist, a young woman living in London.
What is "Fleabag"?
This is the phenomenon where a spinning black hole drags the space-time around it, much like stirring a cup of coffee.
What is "frame dragging" or the "Lense-Thirring effect"?
This 1993 groundbreaking technology allowed users to browse multimedia web pages, marking the beginning of the modern internet era.
What is "Mosaic"?
This Chinese Communist leader's attempt to increase steel production in the Great Leap Forward led to the melting of pots, pans, and even door knobs, proving that sometimes you have to lose your door to gain some steel.
Who is "Mao Zedong"?