2022 Record: Internet
The „Gentleminions” trend sees teenagers wearing suits to movie theaters to watch Minions: The Rise of Gru. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022… Read More »2022 Record: Internet
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2022 File: Health
„Monkeypox” (later renamed Mpox) is declared a public health emergency before being successfully contained. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year of the… Read More »2022 File: Health
2022 Vault: The „Lensa AI” Magic Avatars
The Lensa app goes viral on Instagram, using Stable Diffusion to turn users into „superheroes” or „fantasy characters,” making generative AI a mainstream social media… Read More »2022 Vault: The „Lensa AI” Magic Avatars
2022 Digest: The Will Smith Oscar Slap
In March, Will Smith walks on stage and slaps Chris Rock during the live Academy Awards broadcast, creating the most talked-about TV moment in years.… Read More »2022 Digest: The Will Smith Oscar Slap
2022 Vault: Fashion
„Barbiecore” (all-pink everything) and „Coastal Grandmother” (breezy linen and knits) become the top style aesthetics. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year of… Read More »2022 Vault: Fashion
2022 File: Society
The „Corn Kid” (It’s Corn!) becomes the most wholesome and catchy viral video of the year. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year… Read More »2022 File: Society
2022 Archive: The Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft announces its intent to buy the gaming giant for $68.7 billion, largely to secure the data and IP needed to build AI-driven virtual worlds… Read More »2022 Archive: The Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
2022 File: The Takeover of Twitter
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion in October, leading to mass layoffs, the „Blue Checkmark” controversy, and a total platform overhaul. Part of the… Read More »2022 File: The Takeover of Twitter
2022 Edition: Gaming
Elden Ring launches in February, dominating the gaming conversation for the entire year with its difficulty and vast world. Part of the 61 Fun Facts:… Read More »2022 Edition: Gaming
2022 Classic: Legacy
„Gaslighting” is named Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year of the Slap & The Blue Checkmark… Read More »2022 Classic: Legacy