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The Leek: Samsung Ethernet Cable

The Leek: Samsung Ethernet Cable

Jack Weston, Writer February 13, 2019

 In a spark of innovation, Samsung has started the renaissance of technology, Ethernet Galaxy S2! The EGS2 has a portable charger for on the go so you can bring the EGS2 experience wherever you go. This...

Meme of the Week: AirPods

Meme of the Week: AirPods

Kailey Buttram, Writer February 13, 2019

AirPod Flexing or AirPods themselves have become a huge meme over the past few months, the internet losing their mind over Apple’s new accessory. Though the devices were released back in 2016 when the...

The Leek Music Review: Captain Beefheart’s “Frownland”

The Leek Music Review: Captain Beefheart’s “Frownland”

Thong Nguyen, Writer February 13, 2019

“Frownland” was created by the legendary Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band in 1969. It’s a song out of time, the perfection of the musical structure and the incredible usage of unorthodox instruments...

(Brookings)

The Leek: Congress Panics After They Accidently Legalize Murder

Thong Nguyen, Writer January 23, 2019

January 7th, The Capitol Building. Janitor Will Kiss Booth was cleaning the drab and empty Lower Chamber; dusting the picture of Vince Offer and throwing away the 863 bottles of dubious origin only found...

(Reddit)

Meme of the Week: Big Chungus

Kailey Buttram, Writer January 23, 2019

Big Chungus is a meme that has completely exploded and taken over the internet. It originates from Reddit, where a clip of Bugs Bunny was distorted to make him look fat. It was then edited onto a PlayStation...

(NY Mag)

Meme of the Week #5: Elf on a Shelf

Kailey Buttram, Writer December 24, 2018

The Elf on a Shelf meme refers to a play on words where two words that rhyme are formed into the sentence “you’ve heard of elf on the shelf, now get ready for…” with a photo of two things that...

(Maxxelli Consulting)

“Tired of Walking? Try Running” Says China

Thong Nguyen, Writer December 24, 2018

Scientists from China have announced a new invention sparked by scientific research that could shape the future as we know it, and could potentially put China as the world’s second world power; running....

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Meme of the Week #4: Petty Victoria Justice

Kailey Buttram, Writer December 11, 2018

Petty Victoria Justice is a meme that comes from an old interview of the cast of Victorious, a teen show on Nickelodeon, where the interviewer asks the crew who sings the most, all of the cast members...

Meme of the Week #3

Meme of the Week #3

Kailey Buttram, Writer November 16, 2018

Soft memes, also known as emoji heart memes, is a form of meme that usually contains a character and a large grouping of emoji hearts around it, occasionally with affectionate text. It is unclear what...

The Leek: The Secret Lives of Horror Movie Killers

Jack Weston, Writer October 31, 2018

  You all know the famous Halloween killers. Jason, Michael Myers, Pennywise etcetera. But what you may not know is that they all lead secret, surprisingly, normal lives.   Pennywise ...

Meme of the Week: Bongo Cat

Kailey Buttram, Writer October 31, 2018

Bongo cat, a popular meme of an animated cat tapping its paws on a table has taken the internet by storm. Many meme creators have been making their own versions of the cat tapping to different songs....

Bob Ross Not Serene?

Jack Weston, Writer October 9, 2018

  The famous Bob Ross died July 4th, 1995. He was the face of serenity and peace and loved by millions. But we have recently found some shocking news. Bob Ross may not be who he is shown to be... Cleaning...

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