In some ways, TikTok was never as much of a revolution as it was made out to be. People had been doing ridiculous, embarrassing, and overly candid things on the internet for years at this point. The main difference is that it made all of this seem a lot more accessible, and normal. Even more …
Seguir leyendo ‘What if rocks are soft but tense up when we touch them?’: The most entertaining takes from TikTok this week (February 20, 2024)

In the more than half a decade it has been gracing the screens of our phones, TikTok has developed a real reputation. It’s the place where something mega viral begins, and you’re inclined to sigh and say «what now?». While all the other forms of social media also hold their own in this department, there …
Seguir leyendo The Most Entertaining Takes From TikTok This Week (February 6, 2024)

I know that most of us enjoy decrying social media as the downfall of humanity from time to time, but I don’t think we should lose sight of its upsides. TikTok is a perfect example of this mixed offering. On the one hand, it is taking a sledgehammer to our already fragile attention spans and …
Seguir leyendo ‘Am I the only one who doesn’t know who Obama is?’: The most entertaining takes from TikTok this week (January 2, 2024)

I’ll be honest, a few years ago I thought that the internet had probably leveled out in terms of how addictive it was. There were just so many different sites, apps, and distractions that it seemed impossible for its time-wasting potential to expand even more than it already had. You know what comes next: I …
Seguir leyendo ‘You don’t look French’: The Most Entertaining Takes From TikTok This Week (December 26, 2023)