‘Addison Rae won over a side of the internet that had once despised her’: How the former TikTok star broke the curse of her mainstream origins and became cool

The pandemic was so long that Addison Rae went from someone who you might recognize from doing TikTok dances with Jimmy Fallon to an actual legitimate rising pop icon. A mere four years ago, the Alabama-born influencer was a member of one of TikTok’s first and cringiest content houses, The Hype House, which was known …
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The TikTok shop has ruined TikTok: From short-form comedy clips to an e-commerce abyss, TikTok proves that consumerism will always be on top

There’s no doubt that TikTok is one of the most used social media platforms of this decade. Most memes and popular trends of the 2020s originate from the app, proving that the influence of its users is nothing short of monumental. With 1.9 billion registered users globally, we’re sure you, your children, and your children’s …
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Husband fails to give chronically late influencer wife 40 minute warning, she misses seeing her favorite her favorite band on her birthday: ‘I used to give her an ETA. I told her I wouldn’t be doing that anymore’

Perpetually late people can be frustrating to hang around with if you’re not similarly inclined. While it is true that there are some legitimate reasons for somebody to have bad timekeeping skills, having to repeatedly deal with the fallout of this can get tiring. Also, sometimes there is no good excuse for evading the blame …
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Careless parents face backlash for bringing 1-year-old baby with 104° fever on 8 hour flight: ‘Any child’s wellbeing is worth way more than $3K’

Every parent makes mistakes, some of which can seem stupid and avoidable in hindsight. Keeping a small person with little common sense or ability to do anything useful is pretty darn difficult at times. However, when it comes to parenting there are some decisions that can only be designated as reckless. Occasionally, there can be …
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‘The Aesthetification of Everything’: Kindle Girlies, BookTok and How Reading Became an Aesthetic

It seems that everywhere you turn, what you’re doing has been turned into an «aesthetic.» In the online world, every mundane activity is an opportunity for branding, product placement, and up-sells. Hitting the gym requires a constellation of pre-workout supplements, Apple over-ear headphones, and Gymshark matching sets. You’re not getting your steps in, you’re going …
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Wife’s ‘fridgescaping’ hobby takes over family fridge, husband and son lash out and belittle her: ‘Be nice to your wife’

Everyone is allowed to have a hobby. Some of us ski or snowboard. Some of us scrapbook. Some of us collect rare Sonny Angels. Some of us plant vegetables, and some of us fridgescape. If you’ve been on TikTok, you might have noticed the trend of «fridge restocking» videos, where homemakers meticulously organize and stock …
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Neat freak mommy influencer raises eyebrows bemoaning mess in spotless living room: ‘No child lives in that house’

Ask the average parent about what living with little kids is like and it likely will not take them long to say something along the lines of «messy». The lack of awareness of their surroundings combined with the unholy amount of toys is almost guaranteed to make even the cleanest room unrecognizable in under an …
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Man takes legal action after cousin uses his houses and cars to boost her social media profile as an influencer: ‘She’s posting online without any consideration for my privacy or security’

A lot of us are sick of today’s influencer culture. What ‘credentials’ does an influencer even have to influence you to buy things? Usually none. But a lot of folks on the internet see them as trustworthy people, so they buy into the pyramid scheme. But this man has had enough. He doesn’t disclose what …
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‘Fussy eater, but has curry on pizza’: Picky traveler reveals how she ate out in Vietnam, catches heat for not trying Vietnamese food

Ask anybody who loves to travel for their reasons why and they will likely say something about experiencing different cultures. If Anthony Bourdain taught us anything, one of the easiest ways of doing this is by enjoying the local cuisine. Food is a central part of life in just about every country, and it varies …
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Indulgent mom shows off 2-year-old son’s king size bed, prompts confusion from the internet: ‘Why does he live in a hotel?’

I’ve always been under the impression that when you have a kid, you have no choice but to accept that it is one of the most un-aesthetic things that you can do. You can be the most stylish person in the world, and that tiny person you gave birth to will still go through a …
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