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This was a big year for the U.S., the world, and the internet — thanks to some very stupid things like a “fully conscious baby,” a pygmy hippopotamus, and someone imitating the sound of oral sex. As ...

The "Chill Guy" anthropomorphic dog character appears to have debuted on social media in October 2023. Sporting a sweater, blue jeans and sneakers, the "Chill Guy" dog boasts a cool and calm demeanor ...