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Mamdani Memes Are Coming In Hot After The Knicks Win Championship For First Time In Five Decades
Jun 15, 2026
Y’all, the New York Knicks finally did it.
The franchise's championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night sparked a massive online reaction as fans celebrated New York's first NBA title in more than 50 years. But alongside the excitement came a wave of memes, many of which centered on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
As celebrations spread across social media, some users joked that Mamdani's first months in office were responsible for the city's recent run of good fortune—from municipal milestones to major sporting victories.
One X user summed up the mood online:
Knicks winning after five decades and Arsenal winning after 22 years in Mamdani’s first year as mayor. It’s time to crown him emperor for life.
— Zito (@_Zeets) June 14, 2026
Mamdani's office has highlighted achievements, including balancing the city's budget and filling the 100,000th pothole. In the sports world, the mayor also secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for New York residents priced at $50 and has watched two of his favorite teams—Arsenal and the Knicks—celebrate major victories.
The memes only intensified after Mamdani announced that a championship parade for the Knicks will take place in Manhattan on Thursday.
The New York City mayor celebrated the win with a brief message on social media:
Parade. Thursday. Manhattan.
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) June 14, 2026
Calling into Mornings On 1 on Monday morning, Mamdani said the city wanted to move quickly after fans immediately began asking when a championship parade would take place.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. near Battery Park and travel north along Broadway through the "Canyon of Heroes" before ending at City Hall, where players and city leaders will participate in a ceremony. While the event will follow the blueprint of previous ticker-tape parades, Mamdani said the city's decades-long wait for a championship could draw especially large crowds.
Mamdani reflected on what the championship means for New Yorkers:
“This is an incredible team that has brought the city together in a way that we often only see in moments of tragedy, but in a moment of joy this time.”
Meanwhile, some social media users have contrasted the celebration surrounding Mamdani with jokes aimed at President Donald Trump, who attended the Knicks' loss to the Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and was subsequently dubbed a "curse" in posts circulating online.
View the reactions here:
While acknowledging that some students may be unable to attend due to this week's Regents exams, Mamdani said school should remain the priority.
The New York City mayor offered a playful message to students considering skipping class:
“My encouragement would be that you should still be taking the Regents. Unlike the executive order for bedtime, this is something I cannot repeal.”
Mamdani added that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is preparing for large crowds and remains focused on ensuring a safe celebration following isolated incidents that occurred after Saturday night's victory.
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Riley Gaines Sparks Backlash After Video Of Her Taking Directions On Her 'Very Passionate' MAGA Beliefs Goes Viral
Jun 15, 2026
Fifth place collegiate swimmer turned anti-trans activist turned MAGA trad-wife influencer Riley Gaines is drawing new backlash and mockery online after requiring her sponsor, Patriot Mobile, to tell her what she "feels very passionately about" in a recently leaked behind-the-scenes video from an ad campaign video shoot.
In the clip, Gaines asks what the MAGA brand Patriot Mobile wants her to say, asking what the "pillars" of her beliefs are and counting on her fingers as she repeats them. An offscreen company representative can barely be heard answering her questions.
The pillars listed include the First Amendment, Second Amendment, reproductive freedom is bad, and something about veterans. Gaines then does a quick take before stopping again and asking how exactly to state the beliefs Patriot Mobile told her to have.
The clip quickly went viral across social media.
You can watch the clip here on multiple platforms:
Many weighed in on Gaines lack of sincerity, spouting whatever rhetoric pays best.
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Gaines was once the darling of the MAGAsphere, garnering invitations to the White House, CPAC, and MAGA rallies, but has lost some of her shine. She's since even drawn criticism from MAGA Republican President Donald Trump and ridicule from both the right and left.
An ad campaign for anti-trans clothing line XX-XY Athletics drew widespread mockery instead of the sympathy it was aiming for. The brand, who made transphobia their brand—literally—released an ad on X featuring Gaines claiming she had been "silenced" by trans rights activists.
With her single focus of anti-trans bigotry and hatred no longer paying off like it had in the past, Gaines has tried to branch out to embrace other MAGA core values, but with very limited success.
Since it's a new angle for her, no wonder she needs to be told what it is she now believes.
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Timothée Chalamet Just Threw Some Blunt Shade At The Oscars—And Fans Think He's Still Salty About Losing Best Actor
Jun 15, 2026
When Timothée Chalamet dismissed the opera and ballet as art forms, some people called him out and warned him to say goodbye to his chance at winning an Oscar in 2026.
Not only were they right, but it appears Chalamet is still salty about losing Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme to Michael B. Jordan for his role in Sinners, despite putting on a brave face and standing to applaud Jordan's win that night.
Unfortunately for him, he didn't learn from the opera and ballet fiasco to keep some thoughts to himself.
This past weekend, Chalamet appeared alongside his girlfriend of almost three years, Kylie Jenner, in San Antonio for Game 5 of the NBA finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, which the Knicks won 94–90, securing the championship.
Chalamet is a long-time fan of the Knicks and appeared at several games throughout this season, so his excitement is not surprising.
But when he was interviewed about the Knicks winning it all, Chalamet let his true feelings about the Oscars slip.
"Way rather this than the Oscars, baby!"
"Knicks are champions, baby!"
You can see the segment here:
Chalamet was clearly having a great time and was excited about his team's win, but ... why even mention the Oscars? Who could think about movie awards when the Knicks had just won the championship for the first time since 1973? Chalamet could, apparently, and the internet cringed on his behalf.
Some said this confirmed their suspicions that Chalamet was still upset about losing Best Actor.
Between this comment and other recent controversies, others were concerned that Chalamet had little chance of ever winning an Oscar.
Chalamet is a diehard Knicks fan celebrating their first championship in his lifetime, so we'll let this one slide. But at some point, he'll learn how quickly hot takes can make the rounds on social media, and how fickle fans can be. And maybe he'll choose to keep some of those thoughts to himself.
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Video Of Elephant Peeing While Being Led Into Texas Republican Convention Sparks Hilarious Jokes
Jun 15, 2026
The elephant has long been the symbol and mascot for the Republican party, so it makes sense that Republicans in Texas led an elephant into the state's GOP convention—they just didn't anticipate that the symbolism would go off the charts when the elephant promptly peed on the floor of the venue.
Attendees at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center were told to expect a "larger-than-life surprise" following Gov. Greg Abbott's keynote address on Friday, with organizers also reminding the crowd to keep the aisles clear. Moments after Abbott finished speaking, Paige, an African elephant draped in a campaign-style banner, entered the convention hall.
As the elephant made its way through the venue, it abruptly stopped and urinated on the floor, according to videos posted online. The unexpected moment drew audible reactions from the crowd, with one attendee exclaiming, "Oh no," while others laughed and expressed surprise.
Lauren McGaughy, a Texas politics correspondent for the New York Times, reported that the elephant "took a giant pee right near the press area."
You can see the video below.
When you consider the fact that the Republican Party has thrown itself behind a convicted fraudster and adjudicated rapist who is mentioned 38,000 times in the Epstein files and started a war with Iran that created a global energy, crisis hurting countless people at home and abroad, Paige's bathroom break really says it all.
The Texas GOP is also backing Ken Paxton, the state attorney general who was indicted in 2015 on state securities fraud charges and was later impeached on charges of improperly helping a political donor who allegedly bribed him, misusing state resources, retaliating against whistleblowers, interfering in his securities fraud case, and failing to accurately disclose financial interests.
People had thoughts—and the jokes came flying.
Even the Texas Democratic Party shared the video and remarked:
"The perfect metaphor for the Texas Republican Party."
You can see the post below.
Paige is one of three elephants owned by the East Texas Elephant Experience, a facility in Cut and Shoot, Texas, and animal welfare advocates have sharply criticized the operation.
According to the company's website, Paige and the other elephants were brought to the United States after their parents were killed by ivory poachers in the late 1990s. The business offers visitors close encounters with the animals for $125 per ticket and also makes the elephants available for appearances at outside events.
In a 2024 social media post, the Animal Rights Coalition accused the facility of transporting elephants to events for "a few moments of selfish entertainment" and argued that the animals should instead live in a sanctuary free from exploitation.
The group has also campaigned for Paige and the other elephants to be relocated, alleging that they endure extensive confinement, chaining, and transportation in trailers while being moved between appearances around the country.
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Middle School Teacher Goes Viral With Video Teaching Kids When It's Appropriate To Call Something 'Gay'—And We're Cheering
Jun 15, 2026
With more than one million followers, TikTok teaching phenom @mr.shearhod has won over the internet with videos that promote inclusivity, kindness, and empathy in the classroom. Now, one of Christian Shearhod’s latest lessons is going viral for tackling a word many kids hear every day—and explaining what it actually means.
In a clip making the rounds on social media, Shearhod stands before a classroom of middle school students, energetically leading a discussion. A rainbow Pride flag sits on a desk nearby as he launches into the lesson.
Shearhod kicks off the conversation with a question for his students:
“This is gay! That is gay! Everything is gay! I hear it all day, but do y'all know what it means?”
The lesson unfolds as a call-and-response exercise. Shearhod asks students whether different activities, interests, or forms of self-expression are actually “gay,” using photos and emojis displayed on a projector.
One example features a photo of painted nails:
“Painting your nails, is it gay? No! Wearing pink, is it gay? No! No, of course not!”
Shearhod then asks students why people wear pink, encouraging them to think beyond rigid gender stereotypes that often label certain colors or interests as masculine or feminine.
One student offered a thoughtful answer:
“To express, um, breast cancer.”
The examples continue. Shearhod asks about wearing crop tops, holding hands, wearing dresses, liking Barbie, liking My Little Pony, boys liking boys, and girls liking girls. The point is clear: interests, clothing, and self-expression do not determine someone’s sexual orientation.
At one point, he jokes with students while showing an image of a boy wearing a dress:
"Wearing a dress, is it gay?... Do you think he feels bonita?”
It’s an effective way to challenge the casual misuse of “gay” as a catchall term for anything perceived as weird, uncool, or outside the mainstream. For decades, phrases like “that’s so gay” have often been used as substitutes for “lame” or “stupid,” even when there is no connection to sexual orientation at all.
Later in the lesson, Shearhod asks students why some people react negatively to images that simply depict self-expression or same-sex relationships.
Shearhod encourages students to examine prejudice directly:
“Can y'all believe that some people look at this and they don't like that?... You're so hateful, you know what I mean? This is beautiful. And being gay is? Okay!”
You can watch the uplifting video here:
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Part of what makes the lesson so powerful is its simplicity. Rather than treating the topic as controversial, Shearhod frames being gay as a normal part of human diversity while helping students separate identity from stereotypes.
The word “gay” itself has a long history. Originally used to mean “happy” or “carefree,” it later became one of the most widely recognized terms associated with same-sex attraction. Over time, it also became a word frequently misused in casual conversation, often detached from its actual meaning.
That message appears to be resonating far beyond the classroom:
The overwhelmingly positive response online comes as little surprise to anyone familiar with Shearhod’s work. According to an interview with Upworthy, he has spent eight years teaching and frequently creates content focused on LGBTQ-friendly, gender-nonconforming, and progressive topics. He also shares stories and Q&As about life inside and outside the classroom.
Growing up in Texas helped shape his perspective and his commitment to speaking up:
“My wife is Trans. And going to school in Texas, I saw how awfully LGBT students and allies were treated. And to be honest, I’m sad I didn’t stand up and speak out then. So now I teach kindness, in hopes that this next generation will be a bit kinder and more understanding.”
Another one of his viral videos can be seen here:
So, whether it’s discussing gender expression, challenging stereotypes, or simply encouraging students to be kinder to one another, Shearhod’s approach offers a reminder that some of the most meaningful lessons taught in school have nothing to do with a textbook.
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