What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Sometimes our best-laid plans are foiled in an instant. We set out to do something and then are quickly humbled by the world. This happens to me all the time. I’ll make some grand plan to go to a coffee shop and get all this …
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6 to 10-year-old students tell teacher they don’t want to do anything when they grow up—they just want to make money: ‘Lots of people get money without working.’
Is it normal for kids not to want to do anything when they grow up? When you were a kid, what did you say you wanted to be when you grew up? A lot of little kids want to be doctors, police officers, parents, nurses, and firefighters, because those are the only jobs that they …
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Barista refuses to give free coffee to ‘micro-influencer’ during rush, she drags him on social media
Do influencers deserve free stuff? There is no denying the power of social media in today’s world. It’s hard to run a business without it. And the influencer economy is nothing to sneeze at. If the right person makes the right video about your coffee shop, it’s only a matter of time before people are …
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Photographer sues her “influencer” brother after he trashes her pricey camera lens for a “prank” video and refuses to pay: ‘I won the case easily’
Influencer culture has officially entered its natural disaster era. We have reached the point where a grown man will throw a four-figure piece of camera gear down a staircase for content and then act shocked when real-world consequences show up wearing a blazer and holding court paperwork
‘Get them banned’: How former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole is bringing back the motivational meme
If there is a dominant theme among the biggest internet trends of 2026, it is standing on business. We can’t forget one stubborn TikToker’s refusal to explain the quirky button collection that was her New Year’s resolution, for example, or all those people who are determined to become Chinese, irrespective of their ethnicity or whether …
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Dr Pepper’s Successful Use of a Viral TikTok Jingle Proves We’re Tired of Serious Commercials
When was the last time you saw a commercial and actually appreciated the thought and effort behind it? With Super Bowl LX fast approaching, many of us who don’t watch it for the sports are gearing up for an exciting round of high-budget ads.
We Don’t Need Any More Self-Help Internet
It is second nature for most of us to turn to the internet when we want advice. We Google it, hunt down just the right obscure Reddit thread, or ask ChatGPT a question with a response scraped from Reddit. We are all conditioned to look for answers in ways that are increasingly fast, and, when …
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TikTokers have Rebranded Mediation as a Trend That Puts Them in ‘Time Out’ and It Works
It’s almost 2026, who isn’t addicted to their phone? We’re all willing to complain about how our attention spans have been ruined by the internet, and yet we’re not as willing to discuss solutions. Maybe you try setting time limits on our social media apps, but everyone who has tried those knows how easy they …
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Ultra-Rich Influencers Are Everything Wrong With Influencer Culture, and Everything That Social Media Wants
One of the most sobering reminders about the importance of social media is just how many of the 0.001% are desperate to have a say over it. While Elon Musk and his takeover of Twitter may be the most high-profile and humiliating example of recent years, there are a number of very wealthy people who …
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Why Podcasts are Uniquely Influential, Causing a Moral Dilemma for Creators
Podcasts are the entry-level format in the world of digital media. Requiring nothing more than a microphone and a dash of charisma, podcasters have swept the modern world and filled the serene and silent void with their voices. Listening to our favorite actors, hosts, storytellers, professors, and true crime enthusiasts on our morning commute, audiences …
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