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Displaying all articles tagged:
Irony
irony
Oct. 24, 2019
Why People Are Soundtracking Dance Videos With Old Voicemails on TikTok
A new meme is a demonstration of how virality works online.
By
Brian Feldman
tiktok
Jan. 8, 2019
What TikTok Is Depends on Where TikTok Is
The popular video app has been celebrated as wholesome — but meme aggregators ripping videos to other platforms are painting a different picture.
By
Alex West
select all
Aug. 14, 2017
The ‘Ironic Nazi’ Is Coming to an End
What happens when frictionless sharing meets a world that’s all friction.
By
Brian Feldman
Aug. 15, 2016
Trump Argues That No One Like Him Should Be Allowed Into the United States
Trump argues that people who “don’t believe in our Constitution” and “support bigotry” shouldn’t be allowed to enter our country.
By
Eric Levitz
irony
Mar. 20, 2015
Fire Breaks Out in Factory Full of Fire Extinguishers
That’s embarrassing.
By
Jessica Roy
irony
Dec. 26, 2012
Even Mark Zuckerberg’s Sister Is Confused by Facebook’s Privacy Settings
“Way uncool.”
By
Dan Amira
pre-fab metaphors
July 18, 2011
The Roof Is Falling In on Federal Housing Programs
HUD, heal thyself!
By
Noreen Malone
best congress ever!
Jan. 6, 2011
Republicans Violate Constitution on ‘Love the Constitution Day’ [Updated]
Oooh, bad day for that.
By
Dan Amira
Sept. 22, 2009
Crisis-Defining Moment Occurs at Michael Moore Premiere
We know: annoying.
By
Jessica Pressler
neighborhood news
May 7, 2009
Self-Identifying Hipsters Wanted for Reality-TV Show
A “major network” looks to Williamsburg.
By
Jessica Pressler
irony
Sept. 9, 2008
‘Why Are the Hipsters So Small-Minded?’
A ‘Real World’ cast member from Utah grapples with the ultimate irony.
By
Jessica Pressler