The end of 2017 was a defining moment for internet culture. The continued to reshape social conversations globally. In lighter digital news, the "BBC Dad" (Robert Kelly) interview and the "Covfefe" tweet remained some of the most enduring memes of the year. On YouTube, Dude Perfect's trick shots and Ed Sheeran's Carpool Karaoke were among the top trending videos. The Shopping Sprint
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From the cinematic dominance of the Star Wars franchise to the viral nature of K-pop and the evolution of digital gaming, here is a deep dive into the entertainment content and popular media that shaped late December 2017. The Big Screen: Blockbusters and Counter-Programming