Viral Moments
A Viral Snoopy Fancam Editor Revealed Why She Was Grounded From TikTok, And Responded To The Malala Fund’s Comment About It Being “The Worst News Of The Day”
TikTok’s favorite Snoopy Sister spoke with BuzzFeed News from her grounding.
Rosettes Are This Season’s Incoming Trend So I DIY’d One Because I’m Frugal
This week, social media made me do this.
Twice’s Chaeyoung Apologized For Her T-Shirt Bearing A Swastika But Hasn't Yet Addressed The QAnon T-Shirt She Wore
The 23-year-old idol posted a statement to her Instagram, saying she “will pay absolute attention in the future,” days after she wore a QAnon T-shirt.
This Influencer’s 10-Pump Foundation Hack Went Viral On TikTok So It Is As Messy To Try As You Might Suspect
This week, social media made me do this.
The Creators Of A Viral Alpha Male Finance Podcast Parody Sketch Said They’re Mocking Influencers For Sharing Unrealistic Advice
“I see these clips and I'm like, these are people who have never been financially unstable,” one of the sketch creators told BuzzFeed News.
TikTok Users Are Trying M&M's As Eyeshadow After A Clip About Jail Makeup Went Viral
“Many on the outside looking in view make up as a luxury or privilege. It is a simple thing that makes us feel good.”
Angela Bassett. Did. The. Thing.
“Ariana DeBose, you’re an Oscar winner. You don’t have to do things like this. I promise.”
ASL Interpreter Justina Miles Almost Stole The Show From Rihanna During Her Halftime Performance
The 20-year-old Philadelphian made history as the first deaf woman to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show.
Pregnant Rihanna Returned To Stage For The Super Bowl Halftime Show And Reminded Us Of All Her Hits
"seeing rihanna holding a mic instead of a matte foundation oh we used to pray for times like this."
Everyone Wants To Make A Drake Cake
Canadian rapper Drake has been made into memes and Valentine’s Day cards and realistic cartoon cookies, but this trend has produced some truly hilarious results.
The US Shot Down The Chinese Spy Balloon And The Memes Are Gold
“Hey, did anyone lose a big white balloon?” tweeted the city of Myrtle Beach's tourism account after the US military shot down the Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean.
Y'all Already Know Who He Is: It’s Topher
Meet the fourth-grader who is going viral on TikTok for his country twang introduction, “Y’all already know who I am.”
An Iranian Couple Has Reportedly Been Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison After Posting A Video Dancing On Instagram
The fashion and lifestyle influencers have nearly 1 million followers each. Iranian's state media disputed the length of their reported prison sentence.
The Dupe Mindset Has Turned Everything On TikTok Into A Replica
Viral videos of people making fun of the term have underscored an ongoing trend — how literally any product has become a rip-off of something else.
I Can’t Believe This Candle Is Made Of Butter
The recession has us out here making candles we can eat.
A Dallas Zoo Clouded Leopard Disappeared For A Day And Social Media Users Turned It Into A Meme
As police deployed infrared drones and launched a criminal investigation, Twitter users shared their own search tactics, like shaking a bag of treats really hard.
The 41 Most Defining Memes Of 2022
Lea Michele, if you can read this, you’re #8.
TikTok’s Scarf Guy Is The Latest In Viral Fashion Dupe Finds
This week, social media made me do this.
People Are Revealing The Cold Hard Data Of Their Dating Lives Via TikTok’s #DatingWrapped Trend
The viral trend has people looking at how many first dates they went on, how things ended, and how many Pisces men were in the mix.
Noodle, The Pug Who Went Viral For “No Bones" Days, Has Died
Jonathan Graziano, who created the daily horoscope-like readings, announced his dog's death on Saturday.
I Drank Pepsi Milk And I Hate You All
This week, social media made me do this.
10 People Died In An Apartment Fire In Xinjiang. Their Doors Were Locked From The Outside Because Of Covid Restrictions.
China’s stringent stay-at-home orders may have prevented victims from escaping the burning building, critics say.
Balenciaga Apologized For A Photo Shoot That Included Kids Holding Bears In BDSM Gear And People Are Not Having It
Balenciaga says it’s investigating how ads featuring “unsettling documents” became part of a campaign involving children.
I Joined Mastodon And All It Took Was My Sanity And Self-Esteem
I tooted, but I didn’t like it.
That Viral Post About 15,000 Protesters In Iran Being Sentenced To Death Is Misleading, But Activists Warn Executions Are A Strong "Possibility"
Several high-profile figures, including Viola Davis, Sophie Turner, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shared the post about protesters in Iran being executed.
A 113-Year-Old Woman Who Went Viral For Dancing With The Obamas Has Died
“I was so happy to meet the Black president,” Virginia McLaurin said after the meeting. “It was the joy of my entire life. I can die smiling now.”
A 9-Year-Old Black Girl Was Catching Lanternflies Outside. Her Neighbor Called The Police On Her And Said She “Scared” Him.
The neighbor called 911 after spotting her outside testing an environmentally friendly spotted lanternfly solution she’d made, identifying her as “a little Black woman” with a “hood.”
Twitter Users Are Parodying Public Figures With The New Verification System
The verified Rudy Giuliani parody account @RudyGiulaniESQ tweeted “I’d like to announce I shidded” before being suspended.
The “Red Wave” Was More Of A Meme Opportunity Than Any Big Political Swing
The force of the red wave became more of a meme than a descriptor for how the midterms went.
Ted Cruz Got Hit By A Beer Can As The Astros' Victory Parade Booed Him And The Man Who Allegedly Threw It Was Arrested
The man accused of throwing the cans told police, "I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry," during his arrest.