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Pope in the Windy City: Decoding the Chicago Meme Frenzy

Introduction Picture this: Pope Francis, digitally superimposed onto a bright blue Divvy bike, seemingly gliding down the Magnificent Mile, his papal robes billowing slightly in the Chicago breeze. This whimsical image, and countless others like it, became ubiquitous online following Pope Francis’s visit to Chicago. The Windy City, known for its deep-dish pizza, die-hard sports … Read more

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