The viral Dr. Pepper jingle makes its national TV debut
Plus: ICE protests hit Roblox.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
A woman’s made-up song about Dr. Pepper made its television debut this week and chronically online people were thrilled at the surprise.
The kids are protesting ICE—and losing the ability to chat in-platform under a certain age—at the digital Roblox headquarters.
Donald Trump has taken to posting AI-generated images that portray his takeover of Greenland…
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⚡️ Today in Internet Culture
“I hope you got paid”: Dr. Pepper featured TikToker’s viral jingle for the brand in its latest ad
Romeo did it. Dr. Pepper took notice and embraced the TikTok creator’s jingle—something most people who post to the internet only dream of.
On Dec. 23, 2025, TikTok creator Romeo Bingham shared a catchy jingle she wrote and performed for Dr. Pepper in a clip that went viral with over 25 million views. The Daily Dot covered the phenomenon at the time, with a warning that the tune might just get stuck in your head.
Anti-ICE protests pop up outside of Roblox’s digital HQ after chat function disappears
With the banning of chats for certain age groups, people are finding new ways to have fun on Roblox. However, things have taken a disturbing twist.
The recent shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, along with Trump’s recent stance on immigration, means that ICE has been in the public eye more than usual. Bizarrely, Roblox players are responding to this by reenacting ICE raids on the platform.
“Unchecked madness”: Opposition grows as Trump shares AI fantasies of himself “conquering” Greenland
President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images depicting himself “conquering” Greenland on Tuesday morning, reigniting concerns over his fixation on territorial expansion.
As ICE-related unrest continues across U.S. cities, critics say the posts underscore what they view as increasingly erratic behavior, fueling fresh calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment.
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