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Chuck Norris didn’t die, death finally found courage to meet him: How martial arts master became internet’s OG meme star

Chuck Norris didn’t die, death finally found courage to meet him: How martial arts master became internet’s OG meme star

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“Chuck Norris was once bitten by a cobra. After ten excruciating minutes, the cobra died.” This joke predates the internet. It was perhaps written for some other folk hero. But it was with Chuck Norris’ name that it found its niche. Martial artist, actor, screen icon, and pop culture hero – Chuck Norris wore a lot of hats in a life that spanned over eight decades. But the one that left an unusual mark on his legacy was that of an internet superstar. As Chuck Norris breathed his last on Friday, the internet fondly remembered its original parody king. Chuck Norris, martial arts legend and actor, has died at 86. Chuck Norris – the tough guy Chuck Norris was the proverbial tough guy. A martial artist who went toe-to-toe with the Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, he made his name in action films through the 80s and 90s. But it was his role of a lone gunslinger in the 90s’ TV hit Walker, Texas Ranger, that made him a household name across America. This …

After India’s T20 Win Over Pakistan, Piyush Goyal’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Reference, Internet’s Meme Fest | India News

After India’s T20 Win Over Pakistan, Piyush Goyal’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Reference, Internet’s Meme Fest | India News

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Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 10:18 IST India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Premadasa Stadium, with Ishan Kishan starring and Piyush Goyal praising Team India as ‘Dhurandhars’. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. (File Photo: PTI) India’s T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan ended in a commanding victory for India. From political leaders to Bollywood celebrities, celebrations poured in while memes flooded the internet. Among those praising Team India’s performance was Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who lauded the side with a ‘Dhurandhar’ reference. Taking to X, Goyal shared a clip from the match and wrote on X, “Team India dominated the field like true Dhurandhars! A brilliant performance, seamless teamwork, and a powerful finish. Congratulations to Team India on a fantastic victory over Pakistan. Proud of our champions! My best wishes for the upcoming matches at #T20WorldCup2026.” Team India dominated the field like true Dhurandhars! 🇮🇳A brilliant performance, seamless teamwork and a powerful finish. Congratulations to Team India on a fantastic victory over Pakistan. Proud of our …

Dhurandhar 2: Ahead of the sequel’s release, ‘Aditya Dhar level detailing’ becomes the internet’s new muse for memes

Dhurandhar 2: Ahead of the sequel’s release, ‘Aditya Dhar level detailing’ becomes the internet’s new muse for memes

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The internet is a strange world. It possesses the ability to make anyone viral in the blink of an eye, or give you a perspective that you never knew existed. While originally, it was sought as a source of information, over the years, the source of that information has transformed, and it is now through memes that a lot of conversations happen. And the new muse for the meme market in India lately has been director Aditya Dhar and his film Dhurandhar. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar memes It’s been over two months since the Ranveer Singh-starrer released in theatres and created havoc at the box office, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. Yet, the buzz around it refuses to die down, especially considering the teaser of its sequel, Durandhar The Revenge was recently released, and the first part made its way to OTT too. Amidst that, the internet has found a new subject for its attention- director Aditya Dhar. While his work is being lauded since the film’s release, the meme market has …

‘Aditya Dhar’s genius’: How a tiny gun detail turned Dhurandhar into Internet’s favourite ‘over-analysis’ meme | Bollywood News

‘Aditya Dhar’s genius’: How a tiny gun detail turned Dhurandhar into Internet’s favourite ‘over-analysis’ meme | Bollywood News

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In the world of filmmaking, there is a fine line between a “deliberate creative choice” and “we just happened to shoot it that way.” But for the internet, Dhurandhar is not such a film and Aditya Dhar is not that director. According to netizens, every blink, every shadow, and possibly even patches on a character’s shirt in the film are part of a grand, multi-layered masterplan. It all started once the film was released on OTT, eagle-eyed viewers began dissecting every frame, coming up with theories that likely didn’t even cross the scriptwriter’s mind. A particular scene featuring Ranveer Singh’s Hamza Ali Mazhari and Danish Pandokar’s Uzair Baloch caught fans’ attention due to one tiny detail: their gun discipline. Hamza keeps his finger strictly off the trigger, while Uzair rests his finger right on it. Director Aditya Dhar took to Instagram to clarify that this was no random framing choice. He explained that Hamza is a trained operative who only engages the trigger when ready to fire, a sign of discipline. Uzair, meanwhile, reflects a …

‘Handled with grace’: Schoolgirl shows remarkable composure as her hair catches fire, wins internet’s praise

‘Handled with grace’: Schoolgirl shows remarkable composure as her hair catches fire, wins internet’s praise

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A brief moment of panic turned into a powerful display of composure after a schoolgirl’s hair caught fire during a school ceremony. Schoolgirl showed remarkable presence of mind when her hair caught fire during a school event.(Instagram/kperezthree) The incident, captured on video and shared on Instagram, has since gone viral, drawing widespread admiration for the young girl’s presence of mind. The clip was shared by a man identified as Kenneth Perez, who said the girl in the video is his niece. The visuals show the schoolgirl standing on stage, holding a candle during a formal school event, when her hair suddenly catches fire. Instead of screaming or panicking, she calmly uses her hands to extinguish the flames, adjusts herself and continues standing as the programme carries on. Unshaken presence impresses viewers In his caption, Perez praised his niece’s grace under pressure. He wrote, “My niece was inducted into her schools NJHS. This beautiful, smart young lady had a small (could have been major) accident on stage. She gracefully handled it, and the show went on …

Who is Cynthia Erivo, internet’s latest meme queen and Ariana Grande’s guardian angel?

Who is Cynthia Erivo, internet’s latest meme queen and Ariana Grande’s guardian angel?

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Even if you are not familiar with the name Cynthia Erivo, chances are you have come across her memes on social media in the last few days. The actor and singer, who is one Oscar away from scoring an EGOT, is naturally charming, and her press tour for Wicked: For Good generated not one, but multiple such moments that instantly went viral on the internet. Fans love her whimsical reactions just as much, and they always make for hilarious memes. Cynthia Erivo’s reactions have been fodder for a bunch of viral memes in the last few weeks. Who is Cynthia Erivo? Cynthia is a multi-talented star first. For her leading turn in the Broadway musical The Color Purple, Cynthia won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and a Daytime Emmy Award. She played Harriet Tubman in Harriet (2019), which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Meanwhile, her turn as Elphaba in last year’s Wicked fetched her dual Oscar nominations, in the Best …

Geraldine Viswanathan reacts to theories of her playing Songbird in Thunderbolts, being called ‘internet’s LOML’ | Hollywood

Geraldine Viswanathan reacts to theories of her playing Songbird in Thunderbolts, being called ‘internet’s LOML’ | Hollywood

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Apr 28, 2025 06:10 AM IST Geraldine Viswanathan talks to HT about her role in Thunderbolts and expresses surprise at the love coming her way on social media. Australian actor Geraldine Viswanathan is in the big leagues. The young actor, best known for her roles in Blockers and Bad Education, is making her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with the upcoming superhero film, Thunderbolts. Before the film’s release, Geraldine speaks with HT about her role and the internet’s newfound interest in her. Geraldine Viswanathan makes her MCU debut in Thunderbolts. Geraldine Viswanathan on her role in Thunderbolts The film’s official promotional material has called Geraldine’s character ‘Mel’, who is supposedly an assistant to Julia Louis-Dreyfus‘ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. However, many internet sleuths are convinced that Mel is actually Melissa Joan Gold, a Marvel superhero who also goes by the name Songbird. When asked, Geraldine responds rather politically correctly. “There is not much I can say. But, I think it’s cool people are talking about Mel’s future. It’s exciting,” she says. On being internet’s new muse …

Did Rishabh Pant Fake Injury To Break KKR’s Momentum vs LSG In IPL 2025? Internet’s Big Allegation

Did Rishabh Pant Fake Injury To Break KKR’s Momentum vs LSG In IPL 2025? Internet’s Big Allegation

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The Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants registered a slender four-win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday to register their third win in five matches. Despite scoring 238/3 in 20 overs, LSG survived a scare after some terrific batting from Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh. Ultimately, Pant’s side won by four runs. However, fans were intrigued when Pant received medical attendance at the start of the 13th over. KKR had reached 149/2 in 12 overs with Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer in full flow. Pant looked liked having an issue on his back. Coincidentally, immediately after the medical break, KKR lost Rahane, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell in successive overs. A section of social media users compared the incident to Pant’s medical time-out during the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa when Heinrich Klaasen was in full flow.  Did Rishabh Pant Use Fake Injury Tactics Of T20 World Cup 2024 Final vs KKR In IPL 2025?#RishabhPant #IPL2025 #DCvsKKR #FakeInjuryDebate …

Meet Mikey Madison’s ‘hot’ twin brother Miles, internet’s new obsession after SNL | Hollywood

Meet Mikey Madison’s ‘hot’ twin brother Miles, internet’s new obsession after SNL | Hollywood

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‘Anora’ star Mikey Madison appeared on Saturday Night Live, where she delivered a fun monologue. She also introduced her twin brother, Miles. Making him stand alongside three other men, she challenged the audience, saying, ‘Let’s see if you can guess which one of these guys is my twin brother… If you picked the one who looks like Ron Weasley pumped up on testosterone, you’re a winner!’ The internet quickly erupted, with fans swooning over Miles’ striking good looks. Mikey Madison and her brother Miles at the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.(AFP) Who is Miles? According to Hello, Miles, an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, played on the collegiate lacrosse team during his time there. Miles attended the 97th Academy Awards this year, where his twin sister gave him a shoutout during her Best Actress acceptance speech. Smiling at the crowd, she said, “My twin brother, Miles, thank you for being my best friend, not that you have a choice,” drawing a roar of laughter from the audience. …